Class Pass
A Class Pass allows Anchorage School District Elementary schools to take an unlimited number of field trips on People Mover throughout the school year for an annual fee of $60.
Each pass is limited to a total of 30 individuals per trip including students, teachers and aides and may be purchased at the People Mover Customer Service Office located at 517 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 200.
Photo IDs are issued Monday through Friday between 8:30 am 4:45 pm. For more details, call Customer Service at (907) 343-6543.
Mural created by Ms. Schumacher's Enrichment Students from Mountain View, Ptarmigan and Russian Jack Elementary schools who enjoyed their field trips on People Mover buses.
How do I use the service?
Anchorage School District teachers show their People Mover Class Pass ID when boarding the bus with their class. Class pass trips are coordinated by the class teacher or school.
How much will I save using a Class Pass?
Your savings will depend on how many field trips you take. However, consider the cost of the following simple field trip without a Class Pass:
Fare for 26 students to your destination (26 x $1) $26.00
Fare for 26 students home from destination $26.00
Fare for 4 adult chaperones (4 x $2) $ 8.00
Fare for 4 adult chaperones (return trip) $ 8.00
Total cost of Field Trip transportion: $68.00
Why should I use People Mover?
Many teachers throughout the school district have used People Mover services for class field trips. The public transportation system provides a regular and reliable means of transportation that is already going your way when you want to go. Taking field trips via public transportation creates an awareness of an alternative means of commuting for your students. Use of People Mover buses lessens the budget impact on school district funds.
Is there anything else I should know about People Mover buses?
Unlike school buses, People Mover buses are not equipped with flashing lights or signs to signal passing motorists to yield and stop. Therefore it is critical that children understand this difference about the public transit bus. When they get off a public transit bus, they must exit by the rear door, stand back of the People Mover bus, away from the curb and wait for the bus to move on. Children must be cautioned never to cross in front. It is recommend that your group show up 5 minutes prior to the scheduled stop. Our buses are on a fixed schedule, classes must be ready to board when the bus arrives.
What are People Mover policies?
People Mover is the public transportation service for the Municipality of Anchorage, which operates on specific routes and time schedules and serves all Anchorage residents. Field trip seating is limited to 30 passengers for your field trip, because the bus must continue to serve its customers along the route.
No loud, boisterous behavior or moving about the bus will be tolerated. This policy extends to all People Mover customers. Teachers are expected to remain in control of their students at all time on city buses.
The Class Pass is intended for use only for a teacher and his/her class for the purpose of transporting students on field trips. It is not for private use by teachers or students for any other purpose.
Failure to follow policies stated here will result in suspension of Class Pass privileges for the remainder of the school year.