One card will get you there.
Pacific Lutheran University is expanding its sustainability efforts - and efforts to get its employees onto mass transit by offering the ORCA card (One Regional Card for All) to all PLU employees with benefits. The cost of this benefit to employees is only $28.89 for the year.
ORCA card users will be able to ride the bus or train on any regularly scheduled service with Pierce Transit, King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, and Kitsap Transit.
There is no trip limit; however, the card is for the employee's transportation use only. Travel on the card can be work, or non-work related. The cards are valid June through May and can be renewed at the Concierge Desk each year.
You can buy an ORCA card at the Concierge Desk starting June 1. A valid PLU ID card is required at the time of purchase.
ORCA CARDHOLDER RULES OF USE - FACULTY & STAFF
June 2010 - May 2011
You must have a valid PLU ID card with you in order to receive a PLU ORCA Card.
As a PLU ORCA Cardholder, I agree to the following:
1. I will use my PLU ORCA Card for my own transportation only. I will not transfer my PLU ORCA Card to any other person. I understand that my PLU ORCA Card and any products will be blocked from further use if I misuse this benefit.
2. I will keep my PLU ORCA Card secure and in good condition. I will immediately report a lost, stolen, or damaged PLU ORCA Card to Human Resources. I understand a lost PLU ORCA Card will be replaced only once per year at a charge of $20.00. A defective PLU ORCA Card will be replaced free of charge, contact Human Resources.
3. I understand that no refunds will be issued, and any ORCA Products I load onto my PLU ORCA Card become the property of PLU, and any unused products will not be refunded.
4. I will return my PLU ORCA Card upon request. If I do not return my PLU ORCA Card when requested, I understand that it may be blocked for further use on transportation services provided me by my PLU. I understand that if my employment ends at PLU, my PLU ORCA Card benefits will end on my last day of employment.
5. I understand that the PLU ORCA Card is valid for the following services provided by PLU:
A. 100% of transit fares on regularly scheduled transportation service on Pierce Transit, King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, and Kitsap Transit.
B. Up to 100% subsidy for vanpool fares on participating transit agencies.
C. Up to $35.00 subsidy per month for vanshare/vanlink fares on participating transit agencies.
6. I understand that I am responsible to pay additional fares required for services not covered, or not fully covered, by my PLU provided benefits.
7. I understand the ORCA system will record data each time I use my PLU ORCA Card. Data will include the date, time and location of the card when it is presented. I understand this data is owned by the ORCA Agencies and is accessible to PLU.
8. I agree to pay the employee portion of $28.89 toward my PLU ORCA Card, valid June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2011.
9. I agree to pay a $20.00 replacement card fee if I lose my PLU ORCA Card.
I understand and agree to the terms stated above on using the PLU ORCA Card. I understand that PLU reserves the right to change or update these policies at any time.