What if getting to work was one less thing your employees had to worry about?

In this episode of That Transit Show, we talk about Community Transit’s Small Business Partnerships Program. Host Monica Spain sits down with Alessandra Gonzalez to explain how small businesses can offer transit benefits to employees at no cost.

From unlimited ORCA passes to real-world outreach, this episode covers how the program works and why it matters for both employers and workers across Snohomish County.

If you’re a small business owner or someone looking for an easier commute, this is worth a listen.

Light rail is now running across a floating bridge.

Sound Transit’s Link 2 Line operates over Lake Washington, creating new connections between Snohomish County and the Eastside. It’s the first time in the world this has been done — but what does it actually mean for riders?

In this episode of That Transit Show, Monica Spain talks with Sound Transit Public Information Officer Rachelle Cunningham about:

• Increased frequency with the 1 Line and 2 Line
• What to know before boarding (head signs, transfers, airport trips)
• Trip planning tools and tap-to-pay options
• The engineering challenges of running rail over water
• Why delays happened — and why safety came first
• What to expect at new stations like Judkins Park

If you’ve been curious about riding across the floating bridge — or how this changes travel in the Puget Sound region — this episode is for you.

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Contact Sound Transit security: 206-398-5268

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Exciting news for Puget Sound transit riders! You can now pay for your trip using your credit or debit card with ORCA's new Tap to Pay feature. Host Monica Spain sits down with Chris McKnight, Director of Regional ORCA Operations, to discuss everything you need to know about this game-changing payment option.

On this episode:

• How ORCA Tap to Pay works with credit cards, debit cards, phones, and smartwatches
• When to use Tap to Pay vs. traditional ORCA cards
• Setting up contactless payments on Android, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay
• Transfer credits and fare savings explained
• What visitors and infrequent riders need to know
• Future developments for ORCA payment systems

Visit myORCA.com to learn more about Tap to Pay

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