The Waite Park Community Council is helping Move Minnesota promote a Metro Transit program that provides low-cost public transit passes to residents of multifamily housing.

Rental property owners can purchase the passes for tenants for $14 a month per unit through the Residential Transit Pass program. A standard, individual unlimited ride transit pass typically costs $120 a month.

The Residential Transit Pass is available exclusively to property managers and building owners of residences with 10 units or more.

The pass brings savings and convenience for residents, but there are also benefits for property managers. Offering this pass as a perk can help retain and attract tenants. It can also serve as an alternative to off-street parking now that the city has removed minimum parking requirements for new developments.

Renters and others are encouraged to share this information with property owners/managers. Please contact renterhelp@waiteparkcc.org if you would like help starting a conversation with your landlord or property manager.

Property managers who are interested in learning more about the Residential Transit Pass can email Molly Burns-Hansen at mollybh@movemn.org.

Waite Park homeowners can also help get the word out by sharing this information with neighbors who rent.