Mayor Jenny Durkan in her 2018 State of the City Address, announced that Seattle Public high school students and Seattle Promise Scholars would be getting free ORCA passes. Passes will also be distributed to 3,000 middle school students who are income-eligible.The cost of the youth bus fare for many transit agencies has increased in recent … Continued
2021 will be a big year in transit. The link light rail extension to Northgate will open, forever changing how we get to, through and from the neighborhood. More exciting additions to our neighborhood is the Roosevelt RapidRide opening the same year. RapidRide buses come so often you don’t need a time table. Unlike your standard … Continued
Commuting from Bremerton to Seattle for work? In July the Kitsap Fast Ferries became live. Fast Ferries are walk on ferries that get you from Bremerton to Seattle and vice versa within 30 minutes. So we know they exist but how do I use it? Much like a bus you tap your ORCA card on … Continued
“The corner of NE 47th St and Brooklyn Ave NE is a great example of the U District’s past, present and future.” Said Miriam Castro, Program Manager with U District, Let’s Go and volunteer with the U District Mobility Group. “In the distance you can see Link light rail being constructed. Across the way are … Continued
On February 26 I presented at the Seattle Neighborhood Farmers Market annual vendor meeting. I wanted to connect with the Farmers Market Association early in my U District, Let’s Go program planning because I thought back to when I used to work for as small farm and how stressful it was for me to get … Continued
Sometimes you need a car to get things done. Like picking up supplies for a work event, or maybe you want to get out of town and go for a hike with friends. Don’t own a car? Utilizing carsharing services like Zipcar, Car2Go, or ReachNow are great transportation solutions for you. All of them are easy to start using. Use … Continued
U District, Let’s Go wants to know if you have an idea or suggestion that would make transportation to the U District even better. “I plan to share what I am hearing with program stakeholders.” Said Miriam Castro, U District, Let’s Go program manager. “It is critical that our public agencies hear from the neighborhood and that … Continued
On February 13 we partnered with Cafe Allegro on our second transportation outreach event. (The first one was last month at Street Bean Coffee Roasters, you can read about it here.) “Cafe Allegro has great customers.” Said Miriam Castro, Program Manager with U District, Let’s Go. “We asked for their feedback on what would make … Continued
U District, Let’s Go & Café Allegro are partnering to help you find a better commute to work. If you recently started a new job, are new to the area, looking for ways to save money or want to incorporate exercise into your day, you might want to stop by and talk to us. Our … Continued
We had a blast coming out and signing people up for ORCA LIFT at Street Bean Coffee Roasters! U-District Let’s Go & Street Bean Coffee Roasters along with program partners Seattle Department of Transportation, King County Metro Transit & Public Health – Seattle & King County got together to get qualified individuals connected with an an ORCA LIFT pass (Metro’s reduced fair transit pass … Continued