You've heard of Capitol Hill Block Party, but have you heard of Boop's Transit Party?? 🪩 🚍  It's a year round event, and the best part, tickets never sell out! But seriously, if you're headed to Capitol Hill this weekend, take public transit! Have fun without worrying about how you're getting home.

☀️  We recently asked our followers where they were most excited to go this summer using their ORCA card. Check out some of our favorite answers (and maybe even get your own inspiration for the second half of Seattle summer)! If you use your ORCA card to explore, tag us in your photos on socials!

Flying into Seafair Weekend like...✈️ 😎 ! The light rail takes you directly to Columbia City, where you can connect to shuttles or King County Metro buses to get to the festival site. Load a $6 All-Day Pass to your ORCA card and you can take unlimited trips on light rail and buses all day long!

Are you subscribed to Tapping In? If not, you're missing out on monthly ORCA updates, first looks at new products, special giveaways, and more! ✉️  The July edition hits inboxes Wednesday, and we might be giving away some of our final SEA26 ORCA cards... Subscribe here: info.myorca.com/newsletter/

All aboard, ORCA Pod! ⚓   Boop is headed to the waterfront for Fleet Week! If you're headed to Downtown Seattle piers, tap your ORCA card and take transit to avoid traffic and parking stress. If you don't have an ORCA card, you can tap a credit/debit card on buses, light rail, water taxi, and more!

Heading out to watch the big final on Sunday? Try using a 1-day pass on your ORCA card to save some cash! For $6, you can take unlimited rides on regional buses and light rail. That means if you plan to ride transit more than two times in one day, you could be saving money.

July is Disability Pride Month! ORCA has different cards to support the needs of different riders, including riders with disabilities. Eligible riders under 65 can apply in person or online for a free ORCA card and reduced fares. 🔗  Visit info.myORCA.com/save for more info or to apply online.

⚽  Boop's game day tips: - Check the balance on your ORCA card at myorca.com and reload ahead of time. - No ORCA card? Just tap a credit or debit card on ORCA card readers. - ORCA works on almost all transit around Seattle, so if something is packed, consider taking alternative modes of transit.

Long weekend here we come! The ORCA 3-day pass is a great option to save money when riding transit all weekend. 🇺🇸 🌭 ⚾  Riders with an Adult ORCA card can purchase a 3-day pass for $18, and riders using a Senior, Disabled, or ORCA LIFT card can purchase the pass for $6.

🚍 🚆 ⛴️  Wondering how ORCA transit agencies keep riders moving on game days? We've got a behind-the-scenes look into what went into preparing the Seattle area to host a major world event. Read the full article here: info.myorca.com/news/transit...

We're halfway through ORCA's scavenger hunt! Find all the code words and submit by July 6. 🔎  Collect code words to reveal a secret message. Once you have the secret message, submit it for a chance to win limited-edition ORCA prizes (while supplies last). 🔗  Visit form.typeform.com/to/SrRo6O1A

Bringing back this iconic photoshoot to celebrate Seattle Pride! 🌈  Take transit to PrideFest activities and Downtown Seattle for Sunday's Pride Parade. Featured drag queens: ✨  Arrietty, @arrietty_theelf on IG ✨  CaraMel Flava, @caramel.flava on IG ✨  Stacey Starstruck, @stacey.starstruck on IG

Join us at the Bremerton Ferry Terminal on Friday, June 26!. ⚽  🌊  Play to win a special-edition SEA26 ORCA card or a SEA26 Boop plushie (while supplies last). 🗓️  Friday, June 26 ⏰  2:00 - 6:00 PM 📍 Bremerton Ferry Terminal, 10 Washington Ave, Bremerton, WA 98337

Representing Puget Sound...your participating ORCA agencies are suited up for a summer of soccer! This ORCA roster is absolutely stacked. Which transit team would you root for? ⚽ 🔥 P.S. You can buy Sound Transit jerseys on the ST Shop. Look for staff and volunteers wearing Pierce Transit jerseys!

☀️  A holiday weekend in Seattle? Explore all the region has to offer with an ORCA 3-day pass. Skip the parking stress and the expensive ride shares; hop on transit and get in on all the fun. Enjoy unlimited rides on regional buses and light rail for only $18. #JoinThePod

Join in on ORCA's SEA26 Scavenger Hunt! 🔎 Collect all the code words to reveal a secret message. Once you have the secret message, submit it for a chance to win limited-edition ORCA prizes (while supplies last). For full details and to submit your entry visit form.typeform.com/to/SrRo6O1A

ORCA will be at the SeaTac Welcoming Plaza on June 15 to celebrate the first World Cup game in Seattle! ⚽  It's your chance to win SEA26 ORCA swag! (while supplies last) Check out the mini soccer pitch, BMX course, and more. 🗓️  Monday, June 15 📍  2918 S 176th St, SeaTac, WA 98188 ⏱️  3:00 - 6:00 PM

Boop is suited up and ready for a summer of soccer. ⚽️ We’ll be handing out these special-edition SEA26 Boop plushies featuring a soccer ball and the SEA26 logo at events during the month of June. @soundtransit will be doing the same! Stay tuned for event info and more!

Happy Ride Transit Month, ORCA Pod! 🚌 ⛴️ 🚈  Can you check off every form of transit on this bingo card? Remember, with ORCA, you can ride and transfer between all seven of these agencies, from Everett, to Tacoma, to Bremerton, and everywhere in between! #JoinThePod

☀️ Tap into Seattle summer! The promotional ORCA 3-day pass launches today and is available through August 31, 2026. It's an $18.00 flat rate for Adult riders, or $6.00 for ORCA LIFT and RRFP Senior and Disabled fare riders. Learn more in our press release! info.myorca.com/news/orca-3-...

And now, the moment you've all been waiting for....introducing the limited-edition SEA26 ORCA card! 💙 ⚽  This was created in partnership with 4Culture by local artist Alison Bremner. For a look at the making of this World Cup ORCA card, check out our blog post at info.myorca.com/news/sea26-o...

⚽  Grab your jerseys and your cleats. It's almost time for kickoff, Seattle! Remember, you can now use an ORCA card or a credit or debit card that's already in your wallet to ride. Got guests coming to town for the World Cup? Let them know it's easier than ever to pay for transit!

🌲  Did you know that you can use your ORCA card to take a bus directly to Mount Si or the Issaquah Alps? Trailhead Direct starts tomorrow and runs on weekends throughout summer. Tap an ORCA card, pay standard bus fare. Taking public transit to hit the trails, that's pretty cool. #TrailheadDirect

Not all newsletters are equal 📝  We have a special edition of Tapping In: ORCA Monthly News coming out next week and you don't want to miss it. Be sure to subscribe today at info.myorca.com/newsletter/

Everyone 18 and under is eligible for free transit across Puget Sound! Youth between the ages of 6-18 can get a free Youth ORCA card and start tapping. For more info visit info.myorca.com/youth-ride-f...   #JoinThePod

All aboard! Tap to Pay using a contactless credit or debit card is now accepted on Kitsap Transit Fast Ferries. Cruising across the Sound just got even easier. Plus, throughout the summer, @kitsaptransit.bsky.social Fast Ferries sail on Saturdays - so get out there and start exploring 🌊

ORCA will be at Bike Everett Day next Friday, May 15! 🚲 Come by to celebrate Bike Month and public transit at Everett Station with the ORCA team. 💙 Event Location: Everett Station, Everett, WA Time & Date: 3-7pm, 5/15

POV You just got an ORCA card and are taking the light rail to the Eastside for the first time. 💙 🚆 Transit moments caught on film by Britany and Nolan at the @sound-transit.bsky.social Crosslake Connection opening. 📸 #CrosslakeConnection #JoinThePod

Happy #EarthDay, ORCA pod 🌍 💙 Did you know: Public transit in the US saves 37 million metric tons of CO2 annually - the equivalent of removing millions of cars from the road (Source: APTA). So grab your ORCA card and help the environment today!

On Board with Boop! 😀 Here are some tips to keep in mind since Tap to Pay launched... For more information you can visit info.myORCA.com/contactless