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Back to School 2023: Prepare for another year of walking, biking, and rolling with Safe Routes to School!

September 5, 2023

Blog Stats: 1,300 words | 7-minute read At-a-Glance: Over the last year, we’ve been expanding the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program in Seattle and making important safety upgrades around schools to ensure our youngest community members feel safe walking, rolling and playing in their neighborhoods. We have been so… [ Keep reading ]

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ORCA Opportunity Program provides unlimited 12-month ORCA cards at no cost to thousands of students

August 30, 2021

Today, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan celebrated the fourth school year of the ORCA Opportunity Program – Seattle’s commitment to free transit for public high school and middle school students. Through the program, the City of Seattle provides 12-month, fully-subsidized ORCA cards to all Seattle Public high school students, income-eligible middle school students, and Seattle Promise Scholars. The card is valid through August 31, 2022 and… [ Keep reading ]

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