Fall 2024 Green Passes will be available starting August 12th. NEW: Hourly employees are eligible to request a Green Pass online.
Getting Your ACC Green Pass:
Green Passes are available to students enrolled in ACC credit classes, Adult Education students, and ACC faculty and staff to ride CapMetro services for free! Continuing Education students are not eligible for a Green Pass at this time.
Physical Pass: You can pick it up at your preferred Campus Manager’s Office with your ID. (View Campus Manager’s Office locations)
Digital Pass:
- Install the CapMetro App (Android, iPhone) on your phone with your ACC email.
- Submit your Digital Pass request from the Green Pass Request website. You will receive your digital pass within 48 hours of your submission.
- Attach your Green Pass to a Virtual Card to activate it. For full instructions, please see the Green Pass Guide below.
Ride Capital Metro Services For Free!
The ACC Green Pass (transit pass) offers unlimited rides to class, work, and anywhere else on the CapMetro transit system for one semester.
Green Pass riders must show an ACC ID card upon request.
What’s Included:
Bus: Just scan or swipe your Green Pass at the fare box while boarding the bus (Including Express and Rapid Routes). Check out CapMetro Bus routes!
Metro Rail: Skip the hassle of traffic and travel from downtown Austin all the way up to the ACC San Gabriel Campus on the 32-mile rail route.
Pickup Shuttles: Traveling just a short distance within one of the CapMetro Pickup Zones? With the Pickup App (iOS/Android) and your ACC Green Pass you can request an on-demand, shared ride service to take you anywhere within a service zone for free!
- San Gabriel Campus (Leander Pickup)
- Northridge Campus (Walnut Creek Pickup)
- Eastview Campus (East ATX Pickup)
Park & Rides: There are 16 Park & Rides and transit centers around the Austin-metropolitan area where you can park for free and hop on the bus or rail.
Metro Access: Access is a demand-response, shared-ride service for people whose disabilities prevent them from riding the other bus and rail services. For more information about Metro Access eligibility, please contact the eligibility staff at 512-389-7501 or eligibility@capmetro.org.
To request this pass type, please provide your Metro Access ID on the Green Pass request form or email green@austincc.edu for assistance.
Using Your ACC Green Pass:
Use your Green Pass for Capital Metro Fixed Route Service, Express Bus Service, MetroAccess, and MetroRail services. View the CapMetro Rider’s Guide for help getting started.
Using a Digital Green Pass
Bus/MetroRail riders: Activate your digital pass on your phone before you get on board the vehicle. Show your digital pass on your phone to the bus driver or the fare inspector.
Using a Physical Green Pass
- Bus riders: Swipe (do not insert) your Green Pass in the fare box and show your ACC ID card while boarding.
- MetroRail riders: Insert your Green Pass in the ticket validator and show your ACC ID card when a fare inspector asks.
Campus Trip Planner
There are many convenient transit services near campus or between campuses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who's eligible for a Green Pass?
Green Passes are available to students enrolled in ACC credit classes, Adult Education students, and ACC faculty and staff.
Continuing Education students are not eligible for a Green Pass.
I require the use of MetroAccess services. How do I request a MetroAccess Pass?
The Metro Access Pass is available to those who are in need of additional accessibility services. To be eligible for this pass type, you must be registered with CapMetro. For more information, please review the MetroAccess Rider’s Guide and contact the MetroAccess eligibility staff at 512-389-7501 or eligibility@capmetro.org if you are unsure of your eligibility status.
The MetroAccess pass is a MONTHLY PASS, not a SEMESTER Pass. To request a Metro Access Pass, please add your Metro Access ID on the Sustainable Transportation request page. We highly recommend the digital pass that can be accessed on your phone. If you choose the monthly paper pass, it will be distributed at the Cap Metro Transit Center to those eligible and approved ACC students and employees.
I dropped all of my classes. Can I still use my Green Pass?
If you are no longer actively enrolled in ACC, your Green Pass is deactivated.
How long will my Green Pass remain in effect?
The Green Pass is valid for one semester. You must order a new pass each semester.
Where can I use my Green Pass?
The Green Pass can be used for Local, Express, MetroRapid bus services, MetroAccess, and MetroRail. Register your MetroAccess number when you request a Green Pass from the Green Pass Request website. MetroAccess service will be activated within five business days.
I got a new phone, but my digital pass doesn't show up on my new phone.
ACC Green Pass is allowed on only one device, please contact green@austincc.edu to move your digital pass from your old phone to your new phone.
I lost my Green Pass. Can I get another one?
Lost or stolen replacement passes are available for $25 (non-refundable). Go to ACC Green Pass Replacement to submit payment and the lost pass will be deactivated.
My Green Pass is damaged. Can I get a new one?
A damaged pass can be replaced at no charge. Present the damaged pass to staff in the Campus Manager’s Office; contact green@austincc.edu for more information.
Can I share my Green Pass with my family?
No, this program covers only ACC students, faculty, and staff. An ACC ID card must be shown upon request. If you misuse your Green Pass, you may lose Green Pass privileges.
Can I only use my Green Pass to get to an ACC campus?
You may use the Green Pass anywhere and at any time on the CapMetro system.
How is the Green Pass program funded?
ACC’s sustainability fee and revenue from parking permit fees funds the Green Pass program.
