| If approved by a majority of FULL TIME (12 units or more) students voting on this ballot proposition, the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Eco-Pass would allow all De Anza full time students to have unlimited use of VTA Bus and Light Rail services, seven days a week. |
| If approved by a majority of FULL TIME students voting on this ballot proposition, every full time student would be assessed a mandatory fee of up to $5.00 per quarter (except Summer Quarter) for this service. |
| De Anza PART-TIME (less than 12 units) students will NOT be charged this mandatory fee and WILL NOT BE PROVIDED THIS SERVICE. |
What is it?
A pass that will allow Full time students unlimited ride service for VTA bus and light rail. |
Who does it affect?
Only Full time Students (12 units or more) for both the fee and the provided service. |
Financial Impact:
Every Full Time Student will be assessed a mandatory fee of up to $5.00 per quarter
(except for summer quarter) |
Can full time students get a refund of this fee?
Unknown at this time |
Are full time students on BOG required to pay?
Unknown at this time |
Are full time students on Financial Aid required to pay this fee?
Unknown at this time |
| Pro |
Con |
Saves money for those full time students who
regularly use the VTA bus or light rail.
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Full time students not using bus and light rail
will still be required to pay fee even though
they do not use the bus or light rail.
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Win-win situation: it benefits both VTA and
De Anza College.
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Provides financial windfall to VTA, since they
would be receiving a guaranteed amount of
money, regardless of who uses service.
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Promotes Bus Ridership.
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Could relieve automobile traffic congestion on
campus.
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Bus is less convenient than cars.
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Could relieve parking congestion on campus.
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Environmentally friendly.
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Cheaper than car, considering the cost of gas.
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| 59. |
Yes, I approve De Anza College to charge a quarterly mandatory fee of five dollars or less to all the full time students and provide a VTA Eco-Pass to all the full time students.
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| 60. |
No, I DO NOT approve De Anza College to charge a quarterly mandatory fee of five dollars or less to all the full time students and provide a VTA Eco-Pass to all the full time students.
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