News roundup: reduced fare

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• Free bus passes for the very low income formally passes the Council (for Metro).
• Student U-Pass to go up $2/quarter.
• Covid-19 tips for transit riders ($).
• Metro hiring a "Reduced Fare Programs Chief"
• The Union Street/Symphony name is now officially dead; we're back to University Street pending further developments.
• 130th St Station now officially planned for 2025 ($). Congrats, everyone.
• Bus stop adjustments in West Seattle.
• RapidRide H (Delridge) moves to 100% design.
• HOV lane crackdown in Everett. Good for the WSP.
• Distracted driving fines ($) heading up.
• Provide feedback on Kent/Des Moines Station.
• Kent parking garage moving forward.
• Bill would forbid construction that does not provide 'net ecological gain.' I would like to understand how this affects projects in practice, as environmental considerations are often used to stifle things that would be good for the environment.
• SDOT is trying to meet new bike lane standards with business as usual.
• Study: Uber and Lyft are horrible for the climate. And increase traffic deaths.
• 2 MAX stations closing permanently.
• TriMet amends its stroller policy.

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