METRO Light Rail

Golden Pass Promotion

METRO light rail sincerely thanks you for your generous support and ridership during our first year of operation. Ridership on METRO continues to surpass projections, reaching more than one million riders in several months. We are pleased to see how you have incorporated light rail into your lifestyle and please continue to do so in the years to come.

As a way to thank you and encourage your continued ridership, METRO invites you, your family and friends to celebrate our first anniversary on December 19, 2009 with the following activities:

GOLDEN PASS PROMOTION

On Saturday, December 19, in the spirit of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, METRO will hold a special Golden Pass promotion. In partnership with US Airways Center and the Phoenix Suns, METRO will specially mark “golden” transit passes in station fare vending machines along the line.

With more than 100 machines, METRO wants to help increase your odds. Visit any or all of the following stations and their on-platform fare vending machines for your pass purchase and chance to win.

• Montebello/19th Avenue
• Central Avenue/Camelback
• Roosevelt/Central Avenue
• Van Buren/Central Avenue and Van Buren/1st Avenue
• Mill Avenue/3rd Street
• Veterans Way/College Avenue
• Price-101 Freeway/Apache Boulevard
• Sycamore/Main Street

The 50 “golden” transit pass recipients will be entered into a raffle to receive one of 30 pairs of US Airways Center event tickets – either to a regular season Phoenix Suns home game or a family-friendly event, Disney on Ice or Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus – or one of two “Grand Golden VIP Experiences” that include:

• Four lower-level tickets to a Phoenix Suns home game
• Seats on the Suns bench during pre-game warm-ups
• Locker room tour
• Autographed memorabilia

“Golden” passes are all-day, 3-day, 7-day or 31-day (regular or reduced) transit pass(es) that will be dispensed from the aforementioned METRO station fare vending machines on December 19. The “golden” passes will dispense at random and be marked with a golden sticker.

Twenty Platinum Pass or U-Pass users who validate on December 19 from the aforementioned station platforms will also be a part of this drawing for six of the 32 prizes (30 pairs of event tickets and two VIP prize packages).

The “golden” transit pass recipients and selected Platinum Pass and U-Pass users will be asked to complete a short entry form to enter the raffle. From all entries received, a total of 32 winners will be randomly selected.

Click here for the official rules and entry form for the METRO Golden Pass promotion.

RIDER APPRECIATION DISCOUNTS

To sweeten the anniversary celebration, more than 45 gracious retailers along the line will offer special discounts or deals to anyone who presents a valid transit pass on December 19. Riders will enjoy substantial savings such as two-for-one deals or as much as 30% off at these one-of-a-kind businesses.

The Suns are also offering a great deal extended through the holiday season. Present a valid transit pass at the US Airways Center ticket office between December 19 – 31 and receive $20 off lower level tickets or $10 off upper level tickets for any January 2010 game. Great seats are still available. Give a gift that will make your favorite Suns fan cheer! The offer may be redeemed at the US Airways Center ticket office during normal business hours while supplies last.

Click here for the complete list of participating businesses and their discount.
Click here for the list of valid fare media.

EVENTS TO ENJOY

There are several special and holiday-themed events occurring within walking distance of the line on December 19. Visit the below links for a listing as well as our other reference guides to understand how to use and take advantage of the offerings along light rail:

Holiday and Special Event Listing
Arts and Culture Ride Guide
METRO Ride Guide

RULES AND FAQS

I’ve got a golden ticket! How do I claim my prize?
“Golden” transit pass recipients must complete and submit an entry form to enter the raffle. In the week of January 4, 2010, winners will be randomly drawn and contacted.

For questions or more information, please contact Andrea Libey at 602-495-8209 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Is there a limit to the number of transit passes I can purchase?
There is no limit to the number of transit passes that can be purchased. However, the vending machines only allow for the purchase of five passes in one transaction, but the number of transactions is limitless.

Platinum Passes/U-Passes are limited in how often they can be validated. The card and card reader are designed to allow for validation once before each one-way trip.

Can I purchase my transit pass on the bus, online, at a transit center or a retail sales outlet and still win a “golden” pass?
No. “Golden” passes will only be dispensed from METRO fare vending machines on Saturday, December 19.

What passes will not be considered for the Golden Pass promotion?
One-ride passes (either bus or light rail) are not eligible.

Who is ineligible to win a prize?
Unfortunately, employees, contractors or consultants of METRO are not eligible to win.

Can I still use my “golden” pass to ride?
Yes. “Golden” transit passes are valid fare media allowing unlimited rides on bus and light rail for the purchased time period.

Can I present my transit pass to a participating business after December 19, 2009 for the rider appreciation discount?
No. The rider appreciation discounts are only valid on Saturday, December 19. Valid transit passes must be presented to redeem the discount.