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The ORCA Joint Board

Created in 2003, the ORCA Joint Board serves as the governing, policy-setting body that oversees all activities related to the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the ORCA system.

Membership on the Joint Board consists of one executive from each of the following ORCA Agencies: Community Transit, City of Everett, King County, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, and Washington State Ferries.

ORCA Joint Board Members

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Board Documents

All Joint Board Documents (i.e., meeting agendas, action items, briefings, and minutes) dated after June 1, 2022 will be posted on this site and will remain available for the public.

Meeting Calendar

Meeting agendas and documents will be posted at least 24-hours in advance of each scheduled meeting.

Dec 10

December Joint Board Meeting

December 10, 2024 | 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Union Station, Santa Fe conference room, 401 S. Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98104

Attend the meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams

Jan 7

January Joint Board Meeting

January 7, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Union Station, Santa Fe conference room, 401 S. Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98104

Attend the meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams

Public Records Request

Please fill out the Public Records Request form via Sound Transit to make a request.

Public Comment

Public comments should be relevant to an ORCA Joint Board meeting agenda and they are provided to the Joint Board prior to each meeting.

If you would like to contact us with general feedback or if you need technical support, please contact customer service.

The ORCA Joint Board

Created in 2003, the ORCA Joint Board serves as the governing, policy-setting body that oversees all activities related to the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the ORCA system.

Membership on the Joint Board consists of one executive from each of the following ORCA Agencies: Community Transit, City of Everett, King County, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, and Washington State Ferries.