University, Hennepin Technical College, Inver Hills Community College, Macalester College, Metropolitan State University, Minneapolis Business College, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Normandale Community College, North Central University, North Hennepin Community College, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, St. Catherine University, Saint Paul College and University of St. Thomas. Ridership at Augsburg and Macalester nearly doubled after all students were given universal transit passes allowing unlimited transit rides. References Contactless smart cards Fare collection systems in the United States Transportation in Minneapolis–Saint Paul Metro Transit (Minnesota)