Chicago Transit Authority
Magnetic
Student Riding
2007-2008 School Year

How Your CTA Magnetic Student Riding Permit Works
VALID DATES: 
August 13, 2007, 
through June 20, 2008, Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.


CTA’s Magnetic Student Riding Permit offers a convenient way to pay your fare. The reusable plastic card stores cash value for rides on the CTA, then deducts reduced fares and transfers as shown:
	One Ride	85¢
	First Transfer Use	15¢ 
	(within two hours of initial ride)
	Second Transfer Use	FREE 
	(within two hours of initial ride)

Card Benefits
• 	Easy to handle—no more fumbling with coins.
• 	Speeds boarding—on CTA buses and at
	rail stations.
• 	Stores your fare—so it’s always there when 
	you need it.
• 	Easy to use—automatically deducts exact fares and transfers.
• 	Fits your budget—add as much value as you want, whenever you want.
• 	Rechargeable—recharge your permit at any 
	CTA Transit Card vending machine.

At Rail Stations
• Insert your riding permit into the turnstile farecard slot with the magnetic stripe facing you.
• The turnstile automatically deducts your reduced fare or transfer. Your permit’s remaining value will appear in the display window.
• The green “ENTER” light goes on. Take your riding permit and go through the turnstile.

On Buses
• When boarding the bus, make sure you have enough value on your riding permit. If not, show your riding permit to the bus operator and deposit the correct 	amount into the farebox.
• If you have enough value, insert your riding permit into the farecard slot on the right side of the farebox. Make sure the magnetic stripe is facing you.