Ed. Note: The following is a news release provided by the office of Michael D. Antonovich.

Metrolink is lowering its one-way short distance fares to as low as $3 on all lines, including out of the three Santa Clarita Valley Metrolink stations.

The new lower fare rates builds on the pilot program that was initiated by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, which incentivized short distance travel on the Antelope Valley Line.

“By reducing fares on station-to-station trips, we can enhance ridership by making Metrolink a viable transportation alternative, not just for long distances across the region,” said Antonovich, a Metrolink Director.

The fare reduction is a 45 percent discount to the current average fare of $5.50 for a one-way ticket between stations and a 25 percent discount in student and youth fares.

The Metrolink Board of Directors approved the reductions at its Oct. 9 meeting.

For additional information on Metrolink, please visit its website or click here for more information on the lower fare rates.