Is transit free in Washington state?


Is transit free in Washington state? As of September 1, 2022, people age 18 and younger can take transit for free thanks to Move Ahead Washington, a statewide transportation funding package. We are excited to bring the freedom of transit to a new generation!


Is Olympia public transit free?

Getting around Olympia is easy! Olympia has 32 miles of bike lanes, 10 miles of trails, neighborhood pathways, and a fare-free transit system.


How do you get around in Washington State?

Getting Around Seattle (A Local's Transportation Guide)
  1. Buses.
  2. Walking.
  3. Bikes.
  4. Washington State Ferries.
  5. Driving.
  6. Link Light Rail.
  7. Taxis and Rideshare.
  8. Streetcar.


Why are Newport buses free?

This complimentary service encourages visitors to leave their cars behind and use public transit to see all of Newport's attractions. I am proud of Discover Newport and the Episcopal Diocese for providing funding to help make transit more accessible to both tourists and residents alike.”


Are Seattle park and rides free?

You may park at Metro park-and-rides for no charge—first come, first served. Park-and-rides that offered parking permits prior to the program suspension currently do not need permits to park. Select Sound Transit parking facilities offer parking permits. For more information, visit Sound Transit's website.


How do I pay for public transport in Washington?

Ticket machines accept cash and credit/debit cards such as Visa or MasterCard. Or buy a ticket on your phone with the Transit GO Ticket app. Buses also accept exact cash fares.


How do you pay for the Washington Metro?

SmarTrip® cards are used to pay fares on both Metrorail and Metrobus. Metrorail fares are variable depending on time-of-day and distance traveled. Regular (non-express) bus fares are the same throughout the system. Metrobus also accepts bills and coins.


How walkable is Washington State?

No city in Washington made the top ten most walkable cities nationally, but both Seattle and Tacoma were among those with the largest growth in pedestrian commuters over the past five years. In good news for the Washington-Oregon rivalry, Seattle won out over Portland in pedestrian commuters 9.1 percent to 5.7 percent.


Do I need an ORCA card to ride the bus in Seattle?

The easiest way to pay for your ride is with an ORCA card, which you can purchase at a ticket machine. Ticket machines accept cash and credit/debit cards such as Visa or MasterCard. Or buy a ticket on your phone with the Transit GO Ticket app. Buses also accept exact cash fares.


Is it possible to get around Seattle without a car?

Link Light Rail (by Sound Transit) The Link Light Rail is a quick, easy, and cost-effective way to travel from Seattle's northern to southern regions, and by far the best way to get around Seattle without a car, in my opinion.


How to get a free ORCA card in Seattle?

Seattle Housing Authority residents may request a free ORCA card by emailing [email protected] or calling (206) 615-3551.


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