We are making a difference! Our recent successes include

Combating Climate Change
Climate change is the greatest challenge we face in the fight for vibrant, healthy communities. Transportation is now the largest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Washington State, accounting for roughly 50 percent of our state's emissions. While we are making strides to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in other sectors, the simple fact is this: if we do not aggressively address our transportation problem, we cannot stabilize our climate.

In 2008, we helped enact the nation's most ambitious benchmarks to reduce vehicle miles traveled. This law sets the stage for encouraging people to drive less. It will result in transportation investments that increase personal choices for all Washingtonians – choices people want. This law employs a “toolbox” approach to transportation planning, rather than relying on mandates or limits to how much you can drive. Our "Reducing Vehicle Miles" strategy is helping Washingtonians save at the pump and protect the environment.

Changing the Transportation Planning Paradigm
With support from citizens like you, we have helped change the way the Washington State Department of Transportation plans transportation projects. They now have to prioritize the movement of goods and people as opposed to just planning for increased car capacity.

Increasing Public Awareness
We have educated more than 10,000 residents on transportation alternatives to driving alone through our Friday Forums, Transportation 101s and participation in community events.

Regional Transportation Solutions
1. In the Puget Sound region we are successfully advocating for better design on megaprojects such as the SR-520 bridge and the Alaska Way Viaduct replacement. Our key principles include improved mobility and minimal environmental and neighborhood impacts. In addition we helped secure the nation's first-ever health impact assesment on a megaproject SR-520

2. We encouraged the cities of Seattle, Kirkland and Redmond to adopt Complete Streets Ordinances.

3. We are working with King County and the Port of Seattle to secure the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Corridor for the public for trail and rail use.

More Money for Transportation Alternatives
1. $800+ million in flexible funding for multimodal projects (buses, trains, bike lanes, sidewalks, and transit service)

2. We've helped double the budget for the Commute Trip Reduction Program (CTR). This successful program removes about 20,000 cars from our roads each day using employee and employer incentives like subsidized bus passes and organized vanpooling.

3. Since 2005, we have helped secure $66 Million for the popular Safe Routes to School Program as well as bicycle and pedestrian grants.

Recent Wins at the Ballot
1. Not Another Elevated Viaduct- In 2007, Seattle voters in an advisory ballot decided that they did not want the failing Alaskan Way Viaduct to be replaced by a bigger, noisier and uglier one!

2. Yes on Transit NOW- In 2006, we helped lead a coalition of environmental, business and labor groups to expand transit service in King County by 15-20 percent over the next ten years.

3. No on I-912 - Transportation Choices worked with a broad coalition of environmental, business and labor groups, to lead the grassroots effort to defeat Initiative 912. If passed, I-912 would have eliminated funding for crucial safety projects and innovative congestion solutions. It also would have put important new funding for transit, ferries, bike lanes and sidewalks in jeopardy.

Ongoing successes

Our Opinion Sought. Our representation is sought on numerous state and regional transportation policy and advisory committees. For example, we have actively participated in official commissions, like the state's Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation, and panels that oversee the state's biggest transportation projects like altering Washington's Interstate 405, Interstate 90 and State Route 520.

Regular Speaking Engagements. We are regularly requested to speak to a wide variety of business and citizen groups on subjects related to transportation choices and sprawl.

A Recognized Leader. We have built ourselves into the most influential public interest transportation advocacy group in Washington. We are a recognized leader in transportation reform efforts in Washington.