This April Transportation Services is celebrating 35 years of U-PASS at the University of Washington with events, activities, and a chance to recognize the program that helps keep our campus moving every day. While U-PASS officially launched in September 1991, April is also Earth Month, so it's the perfect time to highlight the role transit plays in building a more sustainable campus and community.
Since its launch, U-PASS has made it easier for students, faculty and staff to choose transit, reduce parking demand and lower our collective environmental impact. What started as a forward-thinking approach to campus transportation has become an indispensable part of our community, whether you’re commuting to class, heading to work or exploring the region.
U-PASS Celebration Month events
Employee Transit Resource Fair @ UW Tower
- April 8, 2026 11am-1pm
UW Tower, North Cafeteria-Mezzanine
Meet with representatives from local transit agencies such as KCMetro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Lime, Ridepanda,
Student Advisory Board’s U-PASS Birthday Celebration
April 18, 2026 10:30am-1:30pm
HUB first floor street (next to info desk)
Join Transportation Services to celebrate 35 years of U-PASS! Stop by the HUB for free treats, prizes, and more!
Employee Transit Resource Fair @ UW Medical Center
April 28, 2026 11am-1pm
Plaza Cafe A, UWMC Montlake
Meet with representatives from local transit agencies such as KCMetro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Lime, Bird, Ridepanda, Wombi