GO RIO and Save Hundreds of Dollars*
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GO RIO and save hundreds of dollars* Full-time Rio Hondo students get your semester Questions? pass today! Please contact the Office of Government & Community Relations L 401 (fourth floor of the “L” building) (562) 463-7268 riohondo.edu/GORIO riohondo.edu/GORIO *GO RIO honored by Norwalk Transit and El Monte Transit buses Monday through Friday only. GO RIO is an award-winning, universal Nationally recognized by the Institute of Higher access, mass transit program that provides Education at the University of Florida, the GO RIO full-time Rio Hondo students with access to program was a 2009 Bellwether Award recipient; it free or low cost public transportation. continues to serve as an innovative model to other colleges and universities wishing to establish similar Qualifying students can request a GO RIO TAP (Transit transportation programs. GO RIO was regionally Access Pass) card at the Admissions & Records Photo recognized with a 2006 Innovations Award by the ID window throughout the fall and spring semesters. San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership. Smart technology TAP cards are loaded with the GO RIO pass product and are valid the entire semester for unlimited ridership on any of the participating transit lines: Foothill Transit, Metro, Montebello Bus Lines, Users: Norwalk Transit (weekdays only), Sunshine Shuttle, and El Monte Transit (weekdays only). “Since I don’t have a car, the only way I can Students can ride to school, work, and play anywhere in really go to school is by taking the bus. I Los Angeles County and leave traffic, parking hassles, am so grateful Rio Hondo offers the GO RIO and high costs behind. program.” – Crystal, RHC student Since its inception in Fall 2006, GO RIO has provided convenient access to education for nearly 13,000 “GO RIO saves students money and helps full-time students. them be more eco-friendly.” – Irving, RHC student More than 10,000 pounds of vehicular emissions have been eliminated on campus (equivalent of over five “It motivates full-time students to keep up tons) since the program began. the good work.” – Marisela, RHC student By voting to assess a $7 GO RIO student fee to subsidize program costs, Rio Hondo students demonstrated their commitment to providing easy access to education and creating an eco-friendly campus. GO RIO funds have also been provided by the cities of El Monte, Pico Rivera, South El Monte, Whittier, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Students qualify for GO RIO when they are enrolled with 12 or more units, sign a form pledging to maintain at least 12 units throughout the semester, and have no outstanding debts or holds with the college. .