From: "Friends of Transit" To: Subject: Summer Youth Pass Date: Monday, May 24, 2004 6:05 PM News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Margaret Daniels, R&R Partners Talaya Sapp, Valley Metro Public Relations Specialist Business Development Supervisor (480) 206-3372 (602) 261-8505 VALLEY METRO'S SUMMER YOUTH PASSPORT GOES ON SALE Summer Youth Passport program is your teen's ticket to ride Phoenix, Ariz (May 2004) - Valley Metro's Summer Youth Passport (SYP) goes on sale May 17, offering discounted bus travel for kids 18 and under, from June 1 to August 31. The passes sell for $46, representing a ten-percent savings over regular monthly bus passes for youths, and include special offers from a variety of youth-oriented local businesses. The three-month SYP gives cardholders unlimited access to any local bus route - anytime, anywhere Valley Metro buses run. This year's program offers cardholders special savings on services and products at participating area sponsors, which include the Pueblo Grande Museum, Arizona Mills Mall, Phoenix Zoo, Stratum, F1 Race Factory, Brunswick Recreation Centers, the Phoenix Mercury, Desert Schools Coyotes Center, the Heard Museum, GameWorks, Arizona Science Center, AMF Bowling and the YMCA. "Teens today want the freedom to decide when and where to go during their summer break," says Talaya Sapp, business development supervisor for Valley Metro. "And parents don't want to be summer chauffeurs for their kids. With Valley Metro's Summer Youth Passport (SYP) program, we offer them both options." Valley Metro is an organization of 14 cities and towns, as well as other government entities, providing transit services to communities in the Phoenix metropolitan area. For more information about the SYP program or to find a participating sales outlet, call Valley Metro transit information at (602) 253-5000, TTY (602) 261-8208 or visit www.ValleyMetro.org. - 30 - HERE'S YOUR TICKET TO RIDE. This summer, forty-six bucks gets you an all-access pass to the most happening spots in the Valley. Once you've got the Summer Youth Passport, summer fun's just around the corner. And that's a lot better than being stuck at home. The SYP is a great way for you and your friends to get around town. You can also take advantage of great deals at places like GameWorks and The Phoenix Zoo. . The SYP is good all summer long, June 1 - August 31. . Unlimited bus rides on all local routes for just $46. . A 10% savings off the regular monthly youth pass. (602) 253-5000 www.ValleyMetro.org smart move Ready. Set. Go. The Summer Youth Passport is the best way to get around town this summer. With this card, you have unlimited bus rides on all local routes - anywhere, anytime, from June 1 - August 31. Now that you've got the SYP, where are you gonna go? You and your friends can plan a trip by logging onto www.ValleyMetro.org. Click on the "Custom Trip Planner" for information on the closest stops, routes, and time schedules. Whether your destination is the mall, the library, the movies, your friend's house, or a skate park - SYP is your all-access pass. Ready. Set. Go. Check out the SYP partners on the back for great destination ideas and even better discounts. DETAILS S U M M E R Y O U T H PA S S P O R T DETAILS S U M M E R Y O U T H PA S S P O R T Now get moving! (602) 253-5000 www.ValleyMetro.org 24488 Collateral-rev1 5/19/04, 10:46 AM 1 Free coupon book with over $1,000 in savings. Limit one coupon book per card holder. Redeemable at the customer service center located at the north end of the mall between the food court and Sports Authority. One free game of bowling for every paid game at all 15 of our Valley locations. Valid from 9 am to 5 pm, Mon. - Fri. only, including discounted shoe rental. Not valid for groups or in conjunction with any other offer. Receive 2 for 1 discount on museum admission. $5 off any week of YMCA Summer Day Camps. This offer is not valid in combination with any other offer. Contact your local YMCA or visit www.valleyYMCA.org Double game play. Receive matching value with a minimum $10 game card purchase. Up to $50 maximum purchase match per SYP customer. Not valid with any other offers and does not include photo or redemption gamers. Limit one value match per party. Receive 2 for 1 tickets to any 2004 Phoenix Mercury Regular Season home game. Redeem at the AWA Box Office only. Offer is valid for regularly priced $12 or $8 tickets. Tickets are subject to availability. This offer cannot be combined with any other discount offer. $1 off any regular summer admission fee. The Zoo is open from 7am to 4pm daily June - August. Not valid with other discounts. Not valid for groups or in conjunction with any other offer. One free game of laser tag when a game is purchased. Offer valid for same person, same day only, cannot be combined with other specials or discounts, limited to one per person per day. Bowl 1 game, get 1 free at all four Valley Brunswick locations. Not valid for Cosmic Bowling. $2 off general admission. The Center is open from 10 am to 5 pm at 7th Street and Washington. This offer cannot be combined with any other discount offer. Limit one discount per card. $5.50 admission and skate rental during any public session at our Chandler location; 7225 W. Harrison St. (I-10 & Ray Rd., across from Sam's Club). $5 off racing. (limited to 3 races per member per visit.) Must be at least 10 yrs. old and a minimum of 4ft. tall. Racers under the age of 18 require a parent or legal guardian to fill out and sign legal waiver. (NO EXCEPTIONS) F1 Race Factory, LLC reserves the right to refuse anyone to race and has a ZERO tolerance policy for drinking and driving. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other F1 or related discounts. From 6/1/04 through 8/31/04 show your SYP card at these local sponsors and receive the following discounts: Offer good for Buy One, Get One Free admission. 24488 Collateral-rev1 5/19/04, 10:46 AM 2