WA HB2550

Expands Washington's transit support grant program to require free transit rides for community and technical college students enrolled in degree-seeking or certificate-seeking programs, in addition to the existing requirement for passengers 18 years and younger.

Transit agencies must adopt zero-fare policies for both youth and qualifying college students to remain eligible for state transit support grants.

Implementation of zero-fare policies for college students must align with equity and environmental justice principles consistent with environmental justice council recommendations.

Transit agencies must ensure low-barrier accessibility of the free fare program to all eligible youth and community or technical college students.

Amends RCW 47.66.140, which governs the transit support grant program that provides state funding to transit agencies for operating and capital expenses.