Educational Programs 4-12

Laketran’s Class Pass Program

Laketran’s Class Pass is an outreach program designed to introduce students and teachers to their transit system. By building a positive attitude toward public transportation, we teach students how to be safe and knowledgeable bus riders.

Class Pass

A Class Pass is an environmentally-friendly program that combines experiential educational outings with the use of transit. The program includes a short training session on public transit planning a few days prior to your trip, then allows for a classroom on-board excursion on Laketran's fixed route.

Each Class Pass can accommodate up to 20 students and chaperones. Class Pass is ideal for grades 4 through 12. It is also available to student groups for ages 10 and up.

How do I get my Class Pass?

At least three weeks prior to your trip, download and submit the Pass request form.

Once we have your request a Travel Trainer will contact you to confirm the details of your request and mail you a helpful tool kit, including copies of your bus schedule.

Educators may request two Class Passes per year for each class.

Program restrictions

• Group size is a maximum of 20 people per bus, including students and adults.
• Group must use regularly scheduled Laketran local fixed route buses and designated bus stops.
• Trip must be taken between 8:00am and 2:00pm.
• Class Pass is good only on Laketran buses.
• Group trips are scheduled according to space availability on a first-come, first-served basis. We cannot make route or schedule changes, or provide additional buses for field trips.
• Groups of more than 20 must be scheduled on different buses departing at different times. Bus departures for each group may differ by as much as one hour.

Tips for Groups Riding Laketran

Day of your Laketran bus trip:

• Arrive at your bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
• Wait in the area away from the curb and street.
• Check the bus sign above the windshield to confirm you are getting on the correct bus.
• Have your fare ready when you board.
• Inform the driver of your final destination. Request a stop announcement if you need a reminder.
• Assist your group in finding seats quickly. If you have to stand, hold onto the handrails.
• Observe proper bus etiquette.
• Watch for the bus stop where you need to exit the bus and use the pull cord to signal the driver for your stop.