Transportation Subsidies for SSCC Students
Funded by the Transportation Management Fee, South Seattle Community College subsidizes many different transportation options for students. SSCC students can save money, save the environment, and relieve stress.
"Go-Pass"
This is a transit pass that can be used on some public transportation systems for trips valued up to full fare.
"Go-Pass" may be used on:
- Metro bus service anytime, anywhere, all over King County, as often as you wish
- Sound Transit express bus service
- Sounder Train
- Water Taxi (operates summer only)
Who may buy a subsidized "Go-Pass":
- SSCC students taking 10 or more college credits who do NOT purchase a parking permit may purchase a "Go-Pass" for about a third the cost of an outside agency.
- SSCC students taking 10 or more college credits who DO purchase a parking permit may purchase a "Go-Pass" at an unsubsidized price which is still cheaper than purchasing directly from Metro.
- SSCC students taking under 10 college credits who do NOT purchase a parking permit may purchase a "Go-Pass" for about half the cost of an outside agency.
- SSCC students taking under 10 college credits who DO purchase a parking permit, may not purchase a "Go-Pass" through the college.
Other Transit Agency Passes
- SSCC students taking 10 or more college credits also have the option of purchasing a pass from another transit agency like Ship-to-Shore or Community Transit and be reimbursed up to $45 quarterly.
- See the Transportation Coordinator in Robert Smith, room 50 (RSB map) to request reimbursement.
- SSCC students taking under 10 college credits are not eligible for this reimbursement.
Carpool
SSCC students taking 10 or more college credits and carpool to campus may be eligible for Commuter Bonus Plus Vouchers worth $35 per person each quarter.
- A carpool is defined as 2 or more individuals commuting together for at least 50% of the carpool's longest individual commute distance.
- Students must register at the start of each quarter with the Transportation Coordinator in Robert Smith, room 50 (RSB map) and carpool each commute.
- Registered participants must be old enough to be eligible for a Washington State driver's license.
- A free Ride Match service is available from Metro to help you form a carpool. Call Metro at 206-625-4500 for more information or apply online at: www.rideshareonline.com
Walkers and Bike Riders
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SSCC students taking 10 or more college credits and who walk or bicycle to campus every day may be eligible for the Commuter Bonus Plus Vouchers worth $35 per quarter.
- Students must register at the start of each quarter with the Transportation Coordinator in Robert Smith, room 50 (RSB map).
Commuter Bonus Plus Vouchers
- Commuter Bonus Plus Vouchers are distributed around mid-quarter and can be used to buy goods and services related to your commute. For example: auto servicing, bicycle equipment, or walking shoes.
- Bonus Plus vouchers purchase goods and services at: Union 76 gas stations, REI, Brown Bear Car Wash, YMCA, AAA of Washington, Flexcar, and the SSCC bookstore.
- To take advantage of the Commuter Bonus Plus Vouchers you must register with the Transportation Coordinator in Robert Smith, room 50 (RSB map).
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