Fan, Y. and K. Das. University of Minnesota, Metro Transit, Minneapolis Public Schools, Dec. 2015. Researchers analyzed a program that provided transit passes to high school students living more than 2 miles from school and all students eligible for free or reduced price meals. The analysis found that pass users had 23 percent lower absenteeism, and participated in more learning opportunities. Benefits from the ridership program were most pronounced for students eligible for free or reduced lunch and students of color. The study concluded that the program offered significant benefits to students, their families, Metro Transit, and society.