ORCA LIFT Fare Program offered by Pierce Transit
ORCA LIFT Fare Program offered by Pierce Transit
Accepts ORCA LIFT adult fare payment on Pierce Transit bus and Runner services. Offers a reduced adult fare program that is offered to individuals that meet the eligibility requirements up to or equal to 200% of the current Federal Poverty Level Guidelines. Those who qualify will be able to pay $1 per one-way trip on the following transit agencies’ services: - Sound Transit Services such as ST Express, Link Light Rail, Sounder Commuter Rail - King County Metro Buses, Seattle Streetcar - Kitsap Transit buses - Everett Transit buses and - Pierce Transit buses and Runner services. An ORCA LIFT card lasts for two years, and then the rider will need to renew by reapplying for the card.
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Physical Address
3701 96th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Hours
Online application: 24 Hours Daily Transit Hours vill vary by system.
Application process
Apply online, by mail, or in-person at the following locations: - Pierce South Community Service Office – 1301 E. 72nd St., Tacoma, WA 98404 - Pierce North Community Service Office – 1949 S. State St., Tacoma, WA 98405 - Lakewood Community Service Office – 5712 Main St. W. #100, Lakewood, WA 98499 - Community Health Centers: - - 1202 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405 - - 1708 E. 44th St., Tacoma, WA 98404 - - 10510 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW., Lakewood, WA 98499 - - 11225 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA, 98444 - - 134 188th St. S., Spanaway, WA 98387
Fee
There is no cost for the first card. Replacement cards (if it's lost, stolen or damaged) are $3. Reload the ORCA LIFT card with e-Purse value or a transit pass at any ORCA card vending machine. If there is not enough money on the card to cover the next trip, the ORCA LIFT card will allow a rider to travel with a negative balance of up to -$2.75. Riders will be required to pay with their next ORCA reload.
Eligibility
Adults who are under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) - for a 1 person household, the monthly income would be $2,430. Households receiving assistance through programs like Basic Food, TANF, HEN/ABD, Apple Health, etc are probably eligible.
Agency info
Pierce Transit
Provides public bus transportation to the residents of Pierce County.