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May 2018
Transit Talks: How could light rail impact U District businesses
Look around, significant transportation related investments are being made in the U District—investments that will change how people get to, through and from the area. Link light rail will become operational in 2021 expanding economic capacity and growth. What will these changes mean to our business district? What does this mean for how customers get here? And what impacts will this have on how businesses hire and retain staff? Join the conversation at the University Book Store on May 24…
Find out more »June 2018
Ride Transit Month
June is Ride Transit Month! U District, Let's Go will be holding happy hours, trivia nights, and more! Ride Transit Month is a celebration of transit riders in Washington state. Get on board and show your support for transit by taking the pledge -- it’s quick, easy, and enters you to win great prizes. All month long join Transportation Choices as we celebrate all riders with events, prizes, and encouragement. Just choose your favorite mode – bus, light rail, train, ferry, vanpool,…
Find out more »Community Lift: ORCA LIFT & Regional Fare Pass Enrollment
U District, Let’s Go & the University District Food Bank are partnering to help individuals get connected to Metro’s Regional Reduced Fare Permit. The permit entitles senior riders (age 65+), riders with a disability and Medicare card holders to reduced fares on public transportation systems. We will be on hand to issue new cards and we’re giving out $30 vouchers to people that need funds added to their current cards. We’re also enrolling people in ORCA LIFT (Metro’s reduced fare ORCA Card). Eligible individuals between 19-64 years…
Find out more »Pre-tax commuter benefits: why they’re right for you and your employees
Join us for a workshop in partnership with Commute Seattle, where we will focus on pre-tax benefits, how to set-up them up and how to manage the program. By using pre-tax deductions, employees can save as much as 40% on commuting expenses, while businesses save up to 9% on payroll taxes. Join us to learn more. This workshop is led by Nick Abel, Commute Seattle’s pre-tax specialist.
Find out more »Find us at the U District Farmer’s Market
We're sharing a table with Councilmember Rob Johnson at select U District Farmers markets this year. U District, Let's Go will be sharing creative ways to get the the market (think bicycling with blueberries, transit and turnips). We want to hear your story and how you manage your trips to the market for a chance to win a prize. Drop us a line now, or stop by the market to talk. We will be on hand to do ORCA LIFT…
Find out more »July 2018
Coffee & A LIFT: ORCA LIFT enrollment with Trailhead. Direct Park. Ride. Hike.
Stop by Street Bean where we will be enrolling people into ORCA LIFT (Metro’s reduced fare ORCA Card for qualifying 19-64 year olds). Our LIFT cards come loaded with $30 to get you going. Also joining us is King County’s transit to trails service, Trailhead Direct. Learn how you can use your ORCA card to access to hiking. To Qualify for ORCA LIFT Bring your photo ID & one of the following: your Provider One service card, EBT card, or…
Find out more »Coffee & A LIFT: ORCA LIFT Enrollment
U District Let's Go & Street Bean along with program partners Seattle Department of Transportation, King County Metro Transit & Public Health - Seattle & King County want to get you connected with an ORCA LIFT pass (Metro’s reduced fare ORCA Card for qualifying 19-64 year olds), loaded with $30 to get you going. If you don’t know how to use transit or have questions, we’re also providing free commute planning services as well. To qualify, please the following: photo identification and one of the…
Find out more »August 2018
Mobility in the Movies: Children’s Hour at Scarecrow Video – Bikes
In collaboration with with the U District Branch of the Seattle Public Library, bring your children and spend an hour for these cool activities: Story time Video Viewing Interactive Activity Kids will learn about transportation and bike safety.
Find out more »Neighborhood Night Out with U District Partnership
Get to know your neighbors and community resources. 4PM–7PM at University District Heights 5031 University Way NE
Find out more »Books & A LIFT: ORCA LIFT Enrollment
U District Let’s Go & the University Book Store along with program partnersSeattle Department of Transportation, King County Metro Transit & Public Health – Seattle & King County want to get you connected with an ORCA LIFT pass (Metro’s reduced fare ORCA card for qualifying 19-64 year olds), loaded with $30 to get you going. If you don’t know how to use transit or have questions, we’re also providing free commute planning services as well. To qualify, please the following: photo identification and one of the…
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