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ORCA Business Choice News


Upcoming deadline: CTR Tax Credit applications close January 31  

Applications for the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Tax Credit will be open from January 1 to January 31. Employers and property managers who provided transit benefits in 2024 may be eligible for up to $60 per person in tax credits against their business and occupation (B&O) tax or public utility tax (PUT) liability. Employers and property managers must have paid for a portion of the transit benefit (pre-tax contributions are not eligible). Learn more about commuter tax benefits [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fkingcounty.gov%252Fen%252Fdept%252Fmetro%252Femployer-programs%252Fcommuter-tax-benefits%2F1%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2FTkoMmdyHqHTpp7tS0eavvdQS1jBlxW4UF-oZ4HsIDsw%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525291645%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2F5nCxz4vmeblfbj5fKXvJFhJkuMx8rMLMGsFJbxvjrQ%3D&reserved=0 ] and apply with the Washington State Department of Revenue [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fdor.wa.gov%252Fmanage-business%252Fmy-dor-help%252Fspecial-credits%2F1%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2FwEMVWXv3_QOj_E7a0LegUtziFjKyn-AsvowQ0IMeuLk%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525306661%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UK5iurXknIea8y6nDOUhzEt32Uvcv7HJ0IL09ycsGm8%3D&reserved=0 ] before January 31. 

Remembering Shawn Yim  



On January 10, King County Metro, community members, riders and transit agencies throughout the region gathered to celebrate and remember Transit Operator Shawn Yim, who was killed in the line of duty on December 18. A procession of more than 100 buses and transit vehicles stretched nearly a mile in downtown Seattle in tribute to Yim prior to the memorial. In addition to Metro and other Puget Sound agencies, some came from as far away as British Columbia, Grays Harbor County, Portland, Spokane, Skagit and Whatcom counties. Watch a video of the memorial bus procession. [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fkingcountymetro.blog%252F2025%252F01%252F10%252Fking-county-metro-mourns-one-of-our-own-lost-too-soon%252F%2F1%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2FJ3mO87q3OGr6EPeO0yWtSQyPm3Zlj4xNxotZHOIghoI%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525320790%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=a%2FnsmNtr%2F7QilJrlpgrUkMMQEdoCTfTyoaevCNO3enk%3D&reserved=0 ]  



Adjust your travel and take transit during I-5 construction

To learn more about the significant slowdowns and other road changes that will affect your travel to work and other destinations, please visit the Washington State Department of Transportation’s “Revive I-5” webpage [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%252F%253Furl%3Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwsdot.wa.gov%25252Fconstruction-planning%25252Fsearch-projects%25252Frevive-i-5-preserving-vital-freeway%2526data%3D05%25257C02%25257Cshawks%252540kingcounty.gov%25257C26c1283590004cb236ce08dd208a8632%25257Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%25257C0%25257C0%25257C638702501503193788%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%25253D%25253D%25257C0%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%3DqHW1XfdXaykQCwJJW0SYz2TEZuqXaYNePqvJJGQpJUg%25253D%2526reserved%3D0%2F1%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2FolWU_sNN09kjoKeeW_QFYA1GGQrLrcenELwvvNU4GdE%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525335289%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=K6LdkittjOzWvnVMDMwsKmi9Qk2SoMN0yS%2FYsXua8zA%3D&reserved=0 ]. Check the status of construction, change your travel times if you can, and take public transportation. To plan your transit trip, select “transit” mode in your favorite map app or visit the webpages of Community Transit [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%252F%253Furl%3Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.communitytransit.org%25252F%2526data%3D05%25257C02%25257Cshawks%252540kingcounty.gov%25257C26c1283590004cb236ce08dd208a8632%25257Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%25257C0%25257C0%25257C638702501503210182%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%25253D%25253D%25257C0%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%3DSmOzQ81cTxM9JqEeazj294MQ4e3DxCA%25252FlFOMio4UvjU%25253D%2526reserved%3D0%2F1%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2FuLAYjLpdP5gBMuuSo_LXvg6p9AtWxz59BzAUJaLy09Q%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525349203%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SgsH9JzOw%2FM33w3n93wyyN1JMpVLVwn2UYy0Tm%2Fctmg%3D&reserved=0 ], Everett Transit [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%252F%253Furl%3Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Feveretttransit.org%25252F%2526data%3D05%25257C02%25257Cshawks%252540kingcounty.gov%25257C26c1283590004cb236ce08dd208a8632%25257Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%25257C0%25257C0%25257C638702501503222654%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%25253D%25253D%25257C0%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%3D93K%25252FoMhZ6GtQfRXyI5cF5j63qurs97%25252B%25252FwMQIJ50SOjQ%25253D%2526reserved%3D0%2F1%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2FHtEudRMQ-eSDK4xnO6NL1pNb5xQ4_OG635mgyF0Npec%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525362789%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3ztBNhWSgYokaHHnHrJiKa3JtO07x7RVVqu5Zhl2u5w%3D&reserved=0 ], King County Metro [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fkingcounty.gov%252Fmetro%2F1%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2F4JhZLRyEw93kf2UIxZeRQmmlJm2PMoKwQpf0-Y6KpaE%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525376631%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WLlV2yeclY8saC7LAuCo1t%2FYlZpjj3loWrwFCBnZ1m8%3D&reserved=0 ], SDOT [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fwww.seattle.gov%252Ftransportation%252Fgetting-around%2F1%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2FwJ74AmbM75PymOry6e_h0Kk35qTaSFxOQNcIKNRbKZc%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525390106%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=scBGIPQdRbSUmXpTuajfRcRSoHyROyUHt1MuPoTz8ac%3D&reserved=0 ] or Sound Transit [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%252F%253Furl%3Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.soundtransit.org%25252F%2526data%3D05%25257C02%25257Cshawks%252540kingcounty.gov%25257C26c1283590004cb236ce08dd208a8632%25257Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%25257C0%25257C0%25257C638702501503237919%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%25253D%25253D%25257C0%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%3Da0icVBfkOKEiW53zdDWL6DyxFTCBnC4Qn2%25252BiHdcC9II%25253D%2526reserved%3D0%2F1%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2F8anFFQjA072oEm-5LPdm68W_QvROb-ej1uUiJKJhXa4%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525403291%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iQ9HatLQDF9%2BTENpbnS%2FlvGX55IIyYwdCu2K3CDhftM%3D&reserved=0 ]. 

Revive I-5: ‘Find Your Way’ webinar series

Commute Seattle is hosting an upcoming “Revive I-5" webinar series to share about construction impacts and commute solutions. Tune into this webinar series to hear directly from WSDOT project leads about when and where to expect construction, and learn about existing programs, services and resources from Commute Seattle and partners. Each webinar will be recorded. 

Sign-up to view each live webinar and have access to the recording: 


* Thursday, Jan. 30 at 2 p.m.: Revive I-5 Overview + Vanpool Made Easy [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%252F%253Furl%3Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%25252FCL0%25252Fhttps%25253A%2525252F%2525252Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2525252F%2525253Furl%25253Dhttps%252525253A%252525252F%252525252Fcommuteseattle.us10.list-manage.com%252525252Ftrack%252525252Fclick%252525253Fu%252525253D622de9c78cec2e7ad63ca334a%2525252526id%252525253D3acb88cf56%2525252526e%252525253D658de8ac7b%25252526data%25253D05%252525257C02%252525257CLilia.CabelloDrain%2525252540kingcounty.gov%252525257Cf5d9f2154673472d119908dd3a446954%252525257Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%252525257C0%252525257C0%252525257C638730787680262368%252525257CUnknown%252525257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%252525253D%252525253D%252525257C0%252525257C%252525257C%252525257C%25252526sdata%25253DAHtBEfNdadZSQxH7fHvluIoAQUdpWPZMNF2cSKayNso%252525253D%25252526reserved%25253D0%25252F1%25252F010001948af02c5a-064934fb-dd8e-484f-afec-b3b956f90b87-000000%25252FSVItRyTuAoFjcXeG6OjvLpq8YE7JGnXcXGgw-59xEGc%25253D389%2526data%3D05%25257C02%25257Cmelibrown%252540kingcounty.gov%25257Ceaaa2c8b2b744a15cb2008dd3a693dbf%25257Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%25257C0%25257C0%25257C638730945866640230%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%25253D%25253D%25257C0%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%3DU3pwKetpE9KQ1QyMyNzLPFtNeHLM2HrumzUaNoySbtc%25253D%2526reserved%3D0%2F1%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2FevMcKlyGhfGkPg6-tHdvSN28214MjQDqs64w7CItSd8%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525416693%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MtSM5cOqUk3ORvPCj01Ggp5LQKLigZevILNc17g18zg%3D&reserved=0 ]

* Thursday, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m.: Revive I-5 Overview + ORCA Benefits [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%252F%253Furl%3Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%25252FCL0%25252Fhttps%25253A%2525252F%2525252Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2525252F%2525253Furl%25253Dhttps%252525253A%252525252F%252525252Fcommuteseattle.us10.list-manage.com%252525252Ftrack%252525252Fclick%252525253Fu%252525253D622de9c78cec2e7ad63ca334a%2525252526id%252525253D15f6664d37%2525252526e%252525253D658de8ac7b%25252526data%25253D05%252525257C02%252525257CLilia.CabelloDrain%2525252540kingcounty.gov%252525257Cf5d9f2154673472d119908dd3a446954%252525257Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%252525257C0%252525257C0%252525257C638730787680274861%252525257CUnknown%252525257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%252525253D%252525253D%252525257C0%252525257C%252525257C%252525257C%25252526sdata%25253DW4VqlY4wQNWLCo5TSMyvp9OZ1PqZC2kGjPpg0oc5VuY%252525253D%25252526reserved%25253D0%25252F1%25252F010001948af02c5a-064934fb-dd8e-484f-afec-b3b956f90b87-000000%25252FdikBngh3F65-9mCh2gic8lwjyRdfQTjWVVwB7VL0Tvo%25253D389%2526data%3D05%25257C02%25257Cmelibrown%252540kingcounty.gov%25257Ceaaa2c8b2b744a15cb2008dd3a693dbf%25257Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%25257C0%25257C0%25257C638730945866655175%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%25253D%25253D%25257C0%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%3Dh%25252B67DiJpdk1AEU0AF%25252B8JAyfQ%25252BVpXsgqOeBZEldrHSx8%25253D%2526reserved%3D0%2F1%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2FoLuGxeLQZ3LeVKbb0UYQYR3if0Q32JNKxX8xVwTHWuI%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525431099%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5QXYSJQhjoPORhJd%2FU8HTyHo667rSOxmUTCNDSxjDvM%3D&reserved=0 ]

* Wednesday, March 19 at 11 a.m.: Revive I-5 Overview + Tailored Commute Solutions [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%252F%253Furl%3Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%25252FCL0%25252Fhttps%25253A%2525252F%2525252Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2525252F%2525253Furl%25253Dhttps%252525253A%252525252F%252525252Fcommuteseattle.us10.list-manage.com%252525252Ftrack%252525252Fclick%252525253Fu%252525253D622de9c78cec2e7ad63ca334a%2525252526id%252525253D95cd637eca%2525252526e%252525253D658de8ac7b%25252526data%25253D05%252525257C02%252525257CLilia.CabelloDrain%2525252540kingcounty.gov%252525257Cf5d9f2154673472d119908dd3a446954%252525257Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%252525257C0%252525257C0%252525257C638730787680423047%252525257CUnknown%252525257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%252525253D%252525253D%252525257C0%252525257C%252525257C%252525257C%25252526sdata%25253DhfuVuub6XEVH0awFf%252525252Bd42XACrvY7pDtBxckt0tyzVJQ%252525253D%25252526reserved%25253D0%25252F1%25252F010001948af02c5a-064934fb-dd8e-484f-afec-b3b956f90b87-000000%25252Fi8eyp2g5j5cThZh-PE7jnKPoaJqyId2_Yd3O-_N02i4%25253D389%2526data%3D05%25257C02%25257Cmelibrown%252540kingcounty.gov%25257Ceaaa2c8b2b744a15cb2008dd3a693dbf%25257Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%25257C0%25257C0%25257C638730945866670176%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%25253D%25253D%25257C0%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%3DDAM1Eq%25252FWPCHHSybHzQghDvoUQ8jfkMtftU7NJPQ2nRU%25253D%2526reserved%3D0%2F1%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2Fk-0JmXbph73_OYb3HOV43JsMyBR9WZWFiEYirV27cOY%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525449221%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VKn5cpQH2eQ1kX6YIcVpmw%2BUMpA8CuujU0UuNc0oHwM%3D&reserved=0 ]

King County Metro to resume fare inspection in March 2025

Starting March 31, 2025, Metro fare inspectors will ask riders for proof of fare payment. Friendly, verbal reminders will be given to riders who did not pay. Fare inspection will fully resume starting on May 31, 2025.

To prevent any inspection warnings, all riders must tap their ORCA card, including riders whose employers fully subsidize their transit trips. We even encourage youth to tap their ORCA card, even though they can ride free. Learn more about the updated fare inspection program [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fkingcountymetro.blog%252F2025%252F01%252F06%252Fking-county-metro-to-resume-fare-inspection-in-march-2025%252F%2F1%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2Fr2brs6BOMKagMqqMdKozBRh5R9_I0RXkRqrXFyqiJpU%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525464087%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vaxKOE9zniv4gqfyHdQRDIsaWjRUVL82jtaQqqhsb7U%3D&reserved=0 ].  

King County Metro will ask you for proof of fare payment starting March 31 2025 logo Remember to pay and ORCA card

ORCA Seasonal Passport

Are you planning to employ seasonal workers this spring or summer? The ORCA Seasonal Passport program is an affordable way to attract and retain interns, seasonal workers, and temporary workers in today’s competitive job market. Employers can choose a contract length from 2-6 months for 5 or more seasonal employees. Learn more about ORCA Seasonal Passport [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fkingcounty.gov%252Fru-ru%252Fdept%252Fmetro%252Fprograms-and-projects%252Forca-seasonal-passport%2F1%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2FywdtMXL9HJ2vR_YRKl4RxvzoaFKG8TJyzn4lNIDCmw4%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525477514%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=F5sFkn7LOwnNERfyy5zFWhFjpraV3qAzV%2BgJONKjE78%3D&reserved=0 ]. 

King County Metro seeks feedback on RapidRide K Line plans



King County Metro is working to bring the new RapidRide K Line to the Eastside. Planned to launch as soon as 2030, the 16-mile RapidRide K Line service will connect communities between Totem Lake, downtown Kirkland, downtown Bellevue and the Eastgate Park-and-Ride.

Metro is collecting public feedback on recommended projects to improve bus speed, reliability, pedestrian and bicycle access on the future RapidRide K Line. Take the survey [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fpublicinput.com%252Frapidrideklinephase3%2F1%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2FQ4t1ZaIiJhf0HlPsqitq_n0c1F_RKoe-4LLHxhd7mwI%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525491192%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nz8P38VqshNUevYaduzKh6gGlpy9ufzkcHN3E5Ke7Vs%3D&reserved=0 ] to share your opinions or join a community conversation [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fkingcountymetro.blog%252F2025%252F01%252F16%252Fsurvey-king-county-metro-seeks-feedback-on-project-vision-for-future-rapidride-k-line%252F%2F1%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2F6M0F8-BdMaKXgoSBZBpgTBzyOYAythk192iGL2NnErU%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525504651%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=z5thgAWPnEvsfmRTuDfbzfMHkECJfHTtFZurdm%2FXfK4%3D&reserved=0 ] before February 13.  



Sound Transit approves ST Express fare change

The Sound Transit Board has approved changing the current ST Express bus fare, reducing the full adult fare from $3.25 to $3. This change aligns the ST Express bus fare with the Link flat fare. The new fare will take effect on March 1, 2025. The new adult fare rate does not change fares for seniors, riders with disabilities, youth, and ORCA LIFT passengers on ST Express routes. Learn more about Sound Transit fare changes. [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fwww.soundtransit.org%252Fget-to-know-us%252Fnews-events%252Fnews-releases%252Fsound-transit-approves-st-express-fare-change%2F1%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2FcBWGyr_7m0Sb1mOoUIypACYHHwDh4zcnWvobdiCtDkQ%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525518207%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dkOnF6aUWEayF0j80hKfKD0x4u%2FthOnDvFaDG1kvMXY%3D&reserved=0 ]  

New Resource Toolkit for ORCA Business customers

ORCA Business customers and employees can now access the Resource Toolkit [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fsites.google.com%252Fview%252Forcabusinessprograms%252Fhome%2F1%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2F_DgSCoAP1e1DTaze6IKCC1wl7W0Wesc2DRAcqVoa4Iw%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525531664%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=60LgGGtdJUQW59cLOGqKvXabCYV8wSV1uJHbS0A5E54%3D&reserved=0 ], which serves as a one-stop shop for the most up-to-date ORCA Business information. Customers can access:  


* Flyers and information on services included in ORCA Passport, such as Vanpool and Metro Flex 

* Guides to help navigate myorca.com, including the ORCA Guide for Business Accounts and instructions for placing ORCA Passport card orders 

* ORCA Passport billing information 

* Resources for trip planning via transit, bike and more! 

* Metro system-wide data 

Check out the ORCA Business Resource Toolkit [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fsites.google.com%252Fview%252Forcabusinessprograms%252Fhome%2F2%2F0100019494e6e76a-962360f3-cfb6-4c52-97d9-d5e493d43c20-000000%2FFZ5Q5-PoRFBPg6U2WFcSThT24sRKv30vs7gydrlvKso%3D389&data=05%7C02%7Cemployer.services%40kingcounty.gov%7C0071022aa38f4649a2e808dd3bee73ea%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638732617525544886%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=wJs1zIqPHyI15a2eQxkrxmemzDOxh%2ByNbz8u%2F%2BtM2HY%3D&reserved=0 ]. 












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