Orca Lift reduced transit fares available to Kent residents

Published 1:26 pm Monday, May 11, 2015

Free Orca Lift cards are available for eligible residents of South King County through Multi-Service Center (MSC).

Orca Lift allows for reduced fares on Metro buses, ST Link Light Rail, Seattle Streetcar, King County Water Taxi, and Kitsap Transit buses. Eligible individuals are 19-64 years of age and have household incomes that are less than 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

MSC will sign up individuals in Kent for the ORCA LIFT program on the following days in May:

• Thursday, May 14

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. at MSC, 515 West Harrison St., Suite 205, Kent

• Thursday, May 21

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. at MSC, 515 West Harrison St., Suite 205, Kent

• Thursday, May 28

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. at MSC, 515 West Harrison St., Suite 205, Kent

• Saturday, May 30

10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Kent Library, 212 Second Ave. N., Kent

Appointments are not necessary. Individuals should bring government-issued photo identification and income verification to sign up. For more info on requirements visit http://metro.kingcounty.gov/programs-projects/orca-lift/#to-qualify.