Reboot Your Commute this September and Win!

Author: Jayme Jonas

Two commuters carpooling to work

Summer is winding down, school is back in session, and it’s the perfect time to Reboot Your Commute by using alternative transportation modes to get to and from work.

Log 10 walk, bike, transit, carpool or vanpool commute trips this month and be entered to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards from Go Redmond.

Trips must take place between September 1 and 30 and must be logged on your Go Redmond calendar by October 7 to qualify.

Log Your Trips

Find a Carpool or Vanpool

Looking for a carpool or vanpool to join? Go Redmond can help you find a match! Within your Go Redmond account, under “Ride Match,” select “My Trips,” enter your home and work destinations, and click on “Find Matches.” Your personal information is not shared with other users, but you can use the Go Redmond system to send a message to any matches.

Plan Your Transit Trip and Give It a Try

Riding transit is easier than ever! Use Metro’s or Sound Transit’s trip planning tools (or Google Maps) to find the nearest bus stop or light rail station and best schedule for your day.

You can now Tap to Pay for transit across the region! Simply tap your ORCA, credit or debit card, or use Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay on your phone or smart device before you board.

How to Get an ORCA Card

ORCA cards can be purchased at ticket machines at Downtown Redmond, Marymoor Village and Overlake Village light rail stations. You can also create an online account or download an app to order or add value to a card, or pick one up at a store, vending machine or customer service location. Learn more about ORCA cards.

Hop on board! Taking transit is a great way to save money and relax on your way to work, while running errands, or heading to events around the region. Log your light rail or bus trips this month to win!

Log 2 bus or light rail trips on Go Redmond to receive a free Go Redmond swag item AND be entered to win a $10 Subway gift card.

Log 6 bus or light rail trips on Go Redmond to be entered to win one of several gift cards to Redmond restaurants and activities including Flatstick Pub, Flee Escape Rooms & VR Arena, Matador, Bai Tong Thai, and Izakaya Supa Banana.

Play Transit Bingo with Transportation Choices Coalition to earn more this month! And keep earning all summer by participating in the Car Free Summer Bingo Challenge!

Commute AND personal trips count, so this is a perfect opportunity to try using transit to get to work or that dinner or retail spot you’ve been meaning to check out.

Log Your Trips

Plan Your Trip and Give It a Try

Riding transit is easier than ever! Use Metro’s or Sound Transit’s trip planning tools (or Google Maps) to find the nearest bus stop or light rail station and best schedule for your day.

You can now Tap to Pay for transit across the region! Simply tap your ORCA, credit or debit card, or use Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay on your phone or smart device before you board.

2 Line light rail train at station

During the month of April, ride light rail to win a free lunch!

Each light rail trip logged on Go Redmond will be entered into a drawing for one of several $50 gift cards to Mendocino Farms, Stone Korean, or Jack Sprat, Redmond restaurants easily accessible from the 2 Line.

Commute AND personal trips count, so this is a perfect opportunity to try using light rail to get to work or that dinner or retail spot you’ve been meaning to check out.

Log Your Trips

Plan Your Trip and Give It a Try

Riding light rail is easier than ever! Use Sound Transit’s trip planning tool (or Google Maps) to find the nearest station and best schedule for your day.

With trains arriving at the station every 8 minutes, you don’t always need to check a schedule but you can check for 2 Line updates and alerts.

You can now Tap to Pay for transit across the region! Simply tap your ORCA, credit or debit card, or use Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay on your phone or smart device before you board.

How to Get an ORCA Card

ORCA cards can be purchased at ticket machines at Downtown Redmond, Marymoor Village and Overlake Village light rail stations. You can also create an online account or download an app to order or add value to a card, or pick one up at a store, vending machine or customer service location. Learn more about ORCA cards.