King County Metro and Sound Transit recently made changes to fare enforcement. Join us to discuss the new policies and their impact on riders.
Transit Talk: New Approaches to Fare Enforcement
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Equitable Fare Enforcement
No one should end up in the court system because they can’t afford a bus fare. We are working to improve fare enforcement programs and researching the underlying barriers to fare payment. We will continue to advocate for more restorative enforcement policies to ensure transit is safe and accessible for all.
Sound Transit makes progress on fare enforcement, but has more to do
Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness, Transit Riders Union, and Transportation Choices Coalition on fare enforcement at Sound Transit.
Sound Transit Moves Toward Adopting New Fare Enforcement Policies
About one year after King County Metro launched changes to its enforcement policies and procedures – notably reducing fines, providing alternative pathways for resolution, taking citations out of the court system, and most importantly, emphasizing connecting people...
Video: Redefining Safety on Transit
TCC and U District Let's Go! brought together a panel of experts to discuss shifting approaches around fare enforcement on transit as well as how community members and transportation agencies can work together to build a narrative towards more inclusive spaces. Enjoy...
Moving Towards a Fairer Fare Enforcement System
Photo of fare enforcement on RapidRide, courtesy of Bruce Englehardt/Seattle Transit Blog, used with permission. The past year has been one of operational and policy changes for transit in the Puget Sound region, many of which have touched how people pay fares...
Our Metro Budget Breakdown
Don't have time to read 131 wonky pages of budget talk? Here's a cheat sheet on what King County Metro has in store for the next two years. Last week, King County Executive Constantine released a proposed 2019-2020 budget including a $2.5 billion budget for Metro...
Improving Fare Enforcement Can Advance Transit Equity
On July 26, King County Executive Dow Constantine introduced legislation to improve Metro’s fare enforcement program. This significant piece of legislation is a step toward ensuring safe and affordable transportation options are available to everyone. No one should...
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