{"id":6586,"date":"2023-05-10T13:07:08","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T13:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=6586"},"modified":"2023-05-10T13:07:08","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T13:07:08","slug":"sign-up-for-tartas-youth-summer-blast-pass-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/10\/sign-up-for-tartas-youth-summer-blast-pass-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Sign-up for TARTA\u2019s Youth Summer Blast Pass today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6587 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tarta-youth-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tarta-youth-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tarta-youth.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Whether it\u2019s a job, a game, or any other essential destination, the <em>Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) <\/em>can connect northwest Ohio\u2019s youth to where they need to be this summer.<\/p>\n<p>TARTA is now accepting applications for its Youth Summer Blast Pass at tarta.com\/blast. These passes will allow youths ages 6-19 to ride all TARTA services free of charge for all of June, July, and August. The Blast Pass program was approved by TARTA\u2019s Board of Directors in March, and passes are free this year thanks to a grant from Greater Toledo Community Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis program is designed to put our youth in touch with employment, sports, and all of the other great things Lucas County and Rossford has to offer in the summer months,\u201d said TARTA CEO Laura Koprowski.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are grateful for the contribution Greater Toledo Community Foundation made to ensure that our young people get where they need to this summer without worrying about finances. We hope this program will open new opportunities for those students and young adults.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While both digital and physical passes will be available, youth are encouraged to use digital passes for convenience. Starting today, youth can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create an account on the EZFare app<\/li>\n<li>Fill out an application at tarta.com\/blast and submit an EZFare form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After the application has been accepted, the pass should appear on the applicant\u2019s EZFare account June 1, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019d like to make applying for the program as easy as possible,\u201d Koprowski said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith so many businesses in the area hiring summer help, we want to greatly expand options for those youth looking to participate in our workforce, build their skill sets and help their families.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think the addition of TARTA Flex this year makes this program even more of a value. Use of both our fixed route and Flex services will make it easier and for our young people to reach Sylvania, Maumee, Rossford, Waterville and so many other communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Those who prefer a physical pass to a digital pass can pick an application up at TARTA\u2019s Transit Hub (612 N. Huron Street, Toledo) beginning Monday, May 15.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About TARTA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TARTA provides a vital link in the Toledo metro area to jobs, education, health care and\u00a0other destinations. It enables everyone in our community to have access to transportation\u00a0regardless of their age, race, physical ability or economic background. TARTA is exploring\u00a0and introducing new initiatives and service options that will enhance convenience and\u00a0customer experience while moving our region into the future of public transit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s a job, a game, or any other essential destination, the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) can connect northwest Ohio\u2019s youth to where they need to be this summer. TARTA is now accepting applications for its Youth Summer Blast Pass at tarta.com\/blast. 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