By adopting a year-round free youth transit pass policy, King County Metro and other agencies across the state will provide access to a network of public transportation services.
King County Council unanimously passed the Free Youth Transit Pass initiative 9-0, making all riders under 19 eligible for free, year-round transit passes in King County.last month, where he proposed the free youth transit pass plan to build on King County’s many years of success in providing ORCA passes to middle and high school students during the school year, and also stretching into summertime for those who most need travel support.
“As we all know, it goes beyond the instant relief of having to not pay the fare and the increased convenience, but it helps build lifetime transit users,” said Councilmember Rod Dembowksi. “You can have a nice day and come home completely independent of any parental need to be engaged in transportation,” said King County Council Chair Claudia Balducci. “So this is a great move, not just for the young people of the world, but also for the parents of the world.”
“By having a transit pass at no cost to them, young people will be able to travel to school, see a friend or relative, get to a part-time job, visit a museum, or explore a hiking trail or park,” said King County Council spokesperson Chase Gallagher. “Additionally, this new access will introduce them to King County’s innovative regional transit system of bus, light rail, streetcar, water taxi, and much more.
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