UCLA’s Tier 1 Transit Pass Program offers eligible employees making less than $68,000 annually a free quarterly Commuter All Access Pass. The Tier 1 Transit Pass program was created in an effort to aid recruitment and retention of front-line staff in Administration who often have job positions that require them to be on campus every day.
The pass includes unlimited rides on the Antelope Valley Transit, LADOT, Santa Clarita Transit, and Long Beach Transit commuter express lines. Pass holders can also enjoy unlimited rides on 13 select transit agencies throughout LA County including all of the local lines serving campus: Los Angeles Metro bus and rail lines plus the Metro Micro on-demand rideshare service, Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, and Culver CityBus.
The Tier 1 Transit Pass Program is available to UCLA staff or academic employees earning $68,000 or below. This threshold is consistent with the lowest salary and benefits tier set by UCnet.
The Tier 1 Transit Pass Program is currently only available to employees within UCLA Administration:
- Campus Human Resources
- Central Ticket Office
- Environment, Health & Safety
- Events & Transportation
- Facilities Management
- Financial & Organizational Services
- Housing & Hospitality
- Information Technology Services
- UCLA Police Department
Additionally, faculty and employees of the Early Care and Education Department (ECE) are also eligible to apply.
Faculty and employees must hold an appointment time of 43.75% or more.
To participate in the Tier 1 Transit Pass Program and receive your free quarterly Commuter All Access Pass, please fill out this form. A customer service representative will check your eligibility and status and will reach out to you with additional information.
If you would like more information or have any questions regarding the program, please contact our customer service team at transportation@ts.ucla.edu or (310) 794-7433.
The Tier 1 Transit Pass Program is made available through a cost-sharing agreement between UCLA Transportation and departments within UCLA Administration, and is currently available only to employees in the departments listed above.
To request your department’s inclusion in the program, please ask your department’s leadership to contact UCLA Transportation directly at transportation@ts.ucla.edu or (310) 794-7433.
UCLA Transportation staff can assist in putting together a comprehensive budget estimate and contact your host department directly.
