A Note from Our Executive Director

Proud and determined. As 2024 came to a close, that’s how I felt after my first year on the job. It’s hard to believe everything our organization and coalition partners accomplished.

It was a year of surmounting great challenges, from beating back a statewide initiative that threatened to undo some of our greatest wins for transit to passing the largest levy in Seattle’s history. But in every case, this organization and our coalition prevailed.

2024 was a huge year for transit in Washington State. 2025 may be just as big.

With a tough legislative session underway, the opening of two more light rail extensions, and new leadership at the city, county, state, and federal levels, we have plenty of work ahead of us. We are a staff of 8 serving a state of 8 million people and their growing needs for safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation options. As our state begins a new chapter, we are ready to ensure transit is a big part of it. We couldn’t do this work without the support of our partners and transit riders across Washington.

This year, I’m excited to develop our organization’s new leadership, invest in amplifying the stories of transit riders across the state, and deepen our relationships in fast-growing communities like Pierce, Clark, and Spokane Counties that are hungry for transit. We will kick off in-person Transit Talks in each of these communities, so keep an eye out for invites in our newsletter.

Thanks for all the ways you support Transportation Choices Coalition.

Ride on!

Richard de Sam Lazaro

Kirk Hovenkotter, Executive Director

Work and Wins

In 2024, Transportation Choices Coalition helped defeat a harmful initiative that would have gutted transportation investments statewide, passed a transformative transportation levy in Seattle to invest in better streets, sidewalks, and transit, and defended transit funding in local jurisdictions across Washington.

During a short legislative session, we helped secure additional funding for transit, walking, and biking and released a groundbreaking report on the impacts of jaywalking enforcement to help move our Free to Walk bill further than ever before. In our policy research, we continued to dive deep into some of the most significant issues facing transit: a workforce shortage and public safety challenges. 

TCC staff getting out the vote for the Keep Seattle Moving campaign pose alongside No on 2117 volunteers.

Defeating Initiative 2117 to Protect Washington’s Transportation Investments

Initiative 2117 posed a massive threat to safe and sustainable transportation in Washington State, and we’re proud to have helped defeat it as part of the No on 2117 campaign. 

If passed, I-2117 would have repealed Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) and slashed $5.4 billion from Washington’s transportation budget. This would have drastically cut funding for transit and paratransit service, fare-free transit for young people, and infrastructure that makes it safer to walk and bike in our communities. We helped win these investments as part of the 2022 Move Ahead Washington transportation package, and the last thing we wanted was to see them reversed. 

All year long, we worked against Initiative 2117:

  • In the legislative session, we made sure legislators would protect the CCA and helped them double down on CCA investments in safe and sustainable transportation. 
  • We hosted a Transit Talk to educate people about the benefits of Move Ahead Washington.
  • During Ride Transit Month, we hosted a Lunch and Letter-Writing Workshop to educate people about the impacts of I-2117 and train them to write letters to the editor to help defeat it. 
  • Our Executive Director, Kirk Hovenkotter, served on the steering committee for the No on 2117 Campaign, and our Communications Manager, Natalie Lubsen, participated in a communications table to coordinate our strategy with the Campaign and other leading partner organizations. 
  • In the fall, Natalie hosted a training on how to write letters to the editor and op-eds with a group of Sustainability Ambassadors. These high school students are driving collective action in their schools and local communities to address the climate crisis. She worked with several students to write op-eds, including this one about how I-2117’s cuts to transit could impact students’ educational opportunities. 
  • Our Executive Director, Kirk Hovenkotter, and our Policy Analyst, Nivya Murthi, participated in an educational panel hosted for Salesforce employees at their Fremont office. They discussed the importance of CCA’s investments in the state’s transportation system and the potential impacts of I-2117.
  • Our Advocacy Director, Matthew Sutherland, spoke at a press event with other transportation leaders about how I-2117 could cut funding for Safe Routes to School. 
  • We beat the drum about I-2117 in our communications and helped turn out volunteers to canvass with the campaign’s robust field campaign.

And we weren’t alone! More than 500 organizations endorsed the No on 2117 campaign and worked together to defeat I-2117. From labor and environmental groups to Tribal Nations, doctors, and farmers, we were part of an unprecedented coalition to protect Washington’s transportation, jobs, forests, farmland, air, and water.

Image of a teen girl looking out a bus window with overlaid text: Youth Perspectives on Transit: Increasing Access and Utilization

Passing a Transformative Transportation Levy in Seattle

In another momentous win, Seattle voters unequivocally passed a $1.55 billion transportation levy to invest in Seattle’s roads, bridges, sidewalks, and transit!

The largest levy in Seattle’s history, this transportation levy will build on the success of the Move Seattle Levy, which expires in 2024. Over the next eight years, it will help repave major corridors, making them safer for people walking, biking, and taking transit; build and repair sidewalks to make Seattle more accessible; connect people safely to our growing light rail network; and save lives on some of the most dangerous roads in Seattle.

TCC led the effort to pass the Move Seattle Levy in 2015, and we took on a leadership role again over the last two years. In 2023, we established policy priorities and developed relationships with stakeholders and agency staff, bringing people together to shape a levy that would prioritize our coalition’s values. In 2024, we continued to shape the levy as it moved through the Seattle City Council process. 

One win our TCC team was particularly proud of was helping to restore funding for a critical SDOT equity program, the Neighborhood-Initiated Safety Partnership Program. This program is an evolution of the popular Neighborhood Street Fund, and builds local safety projects like crosswalks, speed bumps, and roundabouts that are requested by community members. This program goes further by supporting historically disadvantaged communities, those who usually wouldn’t know about or get involved with such a program, to participate.

Huge kudos and thanks to the incredible community organizations who advocated to strengthen the levy. Thanks to Disability Rights Washington and Seattle Neighborhood Greenways, this levy makes historic investments in sidewalks and pedestrian safety, promising to build 350 blocks of new sidewalks and invest in much-needed safety improvements on dangerous corridors like Aurora Ave N and Rainier Ave S. Thanks to Cascade Bicycle Club, this levy makes the largest investment in safer bicycling in Seattle history!

Together with these partners, as well as MLK Labor, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and others, we formed a powerful coalition of advocates, labor, and business and built a winning campaign to pass the levy with over 67% of the vote! Ultimately, the levy passed with more votes than any initiative or person on the ballot in Seattle’s history.

A Ben Franklin Transit bus bound for Pasco.

Defending Transit Funding at Local Agencies

Over the past few years, we’ve had to mobilize repeatedly to preserve funding for local transit agencies across Washington. The elected Boards of Directors for Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) in the Tri-Cities, Link Transit in Wenatchee, and others have debated not taking funding from the state, not allowing youth to ride free on their system, or otherwise defunding their agencies. This would have cost jobs and hurt the reliability of the transit service that people depend on.

In 2024, Board members in the Tri-Cities and Wenatchee once again proposed cutting funding for the agencies they oversee. We worked with local partners to turn people out to testify and ensure Board members understood the consequences for constituents. In Wenatchee, board members listened to us and the community and delayed a decision until 2026. The BFT Board voted unanimously to table a proposed funding cut ballot measure until 2026.

In 2025, we will continue to keep our eye on local agency boards and defend the bus service that Washington transit riders deserve.

Four people stand on the steps of the capitol building in Olympia.

Releasing a Groundbreaking Report on the Impacts of Jaywalking Enforcement in Washington

In January, we held a press conference in Olympia to release Ethan C. Campbell’s groundbreaking research report, “Ticket to Walk: How Jaywalking Enforcement Impacts Washingtonians.” This report shows conclusively that Black and unhoused people are disproportionately targeted for jaywalking enforcement. It was covered by The Seattle Times (on the front page), KUOW, Streetsblog USA, and other regional outlets, and Ethan was interviewed live on KOMO 4 News. We know this research will continue to make a difference here in Washington and around the country as cities and states consider reforming their jaywalking laws.

Senator Rebecca Saldaña brought back our Free to Walk bill to reform Washington’s jaywalking laws in the 2024 Session. The bill made it further than it did in 2023, getting out of the Senate Rules Committee and onto the floor calendar, but it ultimately failed to make it out of the Senate. Nevertheless, we continued to educate legislators about this issue – both how jaywalking enforcement disproportionately impacts Black and unhoused people, and how it fails as a pedestrian safety measure.

A King Count Metro operator sits behind the wheel of a new G Line bus.

Diving Deep Into Transit Safety and the Transit Workforce Shortage

Transportation Choices Coalition knows that transit is essential to a safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation system, and improving transit ridership in the state is one of our top priorities. In 2024, we deepened our understanding of two crucial issues facing our transportation system that have implications statewide: enhancing public safety for all in transit and addressing the challenges of a transit workforce shortage.

Starting in 2023, we comprehensively reviewed academic research and industry best practices and identified many promising ideas to address these issues. In 2024, we engaged with our transit agency partners around the state to learn about their efforts and identify opportunities for workforce development and public safety programs and policies.

In early 2025, we’ll publish our findings in two comprehensive reports developed collaboratively by our team and led by TCC’s Policy Analyst, Nivya Murthi. These reports will serve as the foundation for our work to educate the public, assist transit agencies, and collaborate with policymakers to develop and fund solutions that move the needle for safe and reliable transit in the state to keep our communities moving.

Transit Safety

Transit is an inherently safe mode of travel, but improving safety (and perceptions of safety and security) for transit riders and operators is paramount for us. Our emphasis on mobility justice guides us to take a nuanced and holistic approach to addressing this issue since safety and security look and feel different for everyone. In particular, we’re focused on solutions that minimize enforcement where possible, implement upstream interventions where needed, and support investments in a fast, frequent transit system with great amenities to enhance the rider experience. Learn more.

Transit Workforce Shortage

The consequences of the transit workforce shortage are felt by communities experiencing reduced service schedules, longer wait times, increased strain on the remaining workforce, and reduced transit ridership. While the shortage is felt in every role in the industry, TCC’s primary focus has been on addressing challenges related to hiring and retaining operators. We’ve actively engaged with our partners at transit agencies in the state to identify and share best practices, support innovative recruitment strategies and effective workforce development programs, and help remove agency barriers to attracting and retaining top talent. Learn more.

In the Media

Transportation Choices Coalition successfully elevated our work in local and national media. In total, we were mentioned in the news at least 54 times. Much of the coverage centered around our work to pass the Seattle Transportation Levy and our report on the impacts of jaywalking enforcement in Washington. We also spoke to the media about how to keep people safe on our roads, exciting transit openings, and what the fight over congestion pricing could mean for places around the country working to fund transit and reduce pollution.

Events & Engagement

In 2024, we hosted several events and activities to celebrate major transit milestones and inspire our audience to take action on transportation issues. We tabled at transit openings, hosted fun Ride Transit Month events, and led educational webinars and advocacy workshops. Our team thoroughly enjoyed engaging with so many of you this year!

TCC staff in transit t-shirts at a Mariners game.
Ride Transit Month

All throughout June, we celebrated Ride Transit Month with partners and riders across Washington. Eighteen Washington jurisdictions made it official with Ride Transit Month proclamations. Thank you to our partners at SNOTRAC, Downtown on the Go, Valley Transit, C-Tran, and Pierce Transit for championing proclamations in their areas! And more than 300 people pledged to ride transit at least five times in the month of June. For some of us, that’s easily done in a couple of days, but for others, it’s a way to start building the habit of taking more trips by transit.

TCC hosted three events and loved seeing so many folks at each one. More than 200 people joined us for Ride Transit Night at the Ballpark, where it was a blast to see the Mariners defeat the Rangers 3-2! Drag Transit Trivia sold out, with more than 60 people in attendance! Thank you to Cookie Couture for emceeing the event, Wildrose for hosting us, and SDOT’s Rainbow Road LGBTQ+ Employee Group for supporting this event. At a Lunch and Letter Writing event, we moved from celebrating transit to taking action to defend it. Participants heard from the No on 2117 campaign and practiced writing effective letters to the editor to help show the true costs of Initiative 2117.

Celebrating Transit Openings

There was a lot to celebrate in 2024, with several long-anticipated transit openings! In March, we tabled at the Swift Orange Line Block Party to celebrate Community Transit’s new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line. This line is now helping to connect thousands of people to light rail in Lynnwood!

We celebrated the opening of Sound Transit’s 2 Line in April, which brought new light rail service to the East Side, connecting Bellevue to Redmond. After a 2 Line preview ride, TCC hosted a happy hour reception for staff, community partners, and elected officials, and we handed out more than 450 t-shirts at the Overlake Village Station on opening day. 

In August, Sound Transit brought Link light rail to Snohomish County with new 1-Line service from Northgate to Lynnwood! After a fun preview ride, TCC hosted a happy hour sponsored by HNTB for Sound Transit staff and local elected officials. On opening day, TCC staff took a field trip to visit each of the four new stations. With great food, music, and community vendors at each stop, it was a celebration to remember! 

September saw the opening of the RapidRide G Line, developed by King County Metro in partnership with the City of Seattle. This line now serves one of the busiest corridors in Seattle, with 6 minutes between buses and state-of-the-art coaches. We had a blast attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony!

Public officials prepare to cut a ribbon at the grand opening of the Swift Orange Line bus rapid transit.
Tuxes & Trains attendees seated in rows under the hanging tree sculpture in the Seattle Art Museum.
Tuxes & Trains: The Art of Mobility

Thanks to our community of collaborators and supporters, our 2024 fundraising gala was a huge success. More than 300 people joined us at the gorgeous Seattle Art Museum for an evening of celebration and community-building. The event featured a live jazz band (Doughboy), DJ Toya B, an art-making station, our Hall of Fame awards, inspiring videos, and stirring remarks from Kirk Hovenkotter, King County Executive Dow Constantine, and Lisa Brown, Mayor of Spokane.

We celebrated a fantastic year for transit, with projects we helped win at the ballot years ago finally coming to fruition. We also previewed what was at stake for transportation in the November election and built momentum to defeat Initiative 2117 and pass Seattle Proposition 1. 

In total, we raised $255,025, exceeding our goal of $250,000! Huge thanks to everyone — including our guests, the TCC staff and board, the Synchronicity events team, our extraordinary fundraising auctioneer, Sasha Summer Cousineau, the Seattle Art Museum staff, our amazing volunteers, our sponsors, particularly our Title Sponsor, Expedia, and so many others — who helped make Tuxes & Trains 2024: The Art of Mobility such a resounding success.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you next year at Tuxes & Trains 2025!

About 30 young people of diverse backgrounds pose for a picture after an advocacy training.
Transit Talks and Education Events

Throughout the year, TCC hosted several events to educate our audience on our work and policy priorities.

After the close of the 2024 legislative session, we hosted a reception mixer to discuss our priorities with nonprofit partners, elected officials, and agency officials. We celebrated legislative wins like additional funding for transit and active transportation allocated from the Climate Commitment Act and the extension of the Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program, and we came together to talk about challenges and opportunities in the year ahead.

In May, we hosted a Transit Talk about the positive impacts of Move Ahead Washington and the Climate Commitment Act featuring Representative Joe Fitzgibbon, Valley Transit General Manager Angie Peters, The Nature Conservancy Director of Policy and Government Relations David Mendoza, and Citizens Climate Lobby youth activist Cheryl Chow.

We ended the year with an inspiring Youth Advocacy Workshop, co-hosted with Youth for Equitable Streets. The workshop started with an incredible panel discussion about mobility justice, climate justice, and the role of advocacy facilitated by two Youth for Equitable Streets fellows. Panelists included Jessica Nguyen with ChangeLab Solutions, Annya Pintak with the Seattle Department of Transportation’s Transportation Equity Framework, Erica Bush with the Seattle Department of Transportation, and Kirk Hovenkotter with Transportation Choices Coalition. Following the panel discussion, participants learned about different types of advocacy and practiced their skills in a mock legislative hearing.

Speaking Engagements

TCC staff presented on our work throughout the year, engaging with new audiences and expanding our impact: 

  • Advocacy Director Matthew Sutherland shared our work on jaywalking reform at the Community Transportation Association of the NorthWest’s conference. 
  • Engagement and Events Manager McKenna Lux joined Downtown on the Go for a Friday Forum on Youth Mobility. 
  • Deputy Director Kelsey Mesher discussed transit justice and transportation equity at Puget Sound Sage’s Community Leadership Institute.
  • Policy Analyst Nivya Murthi delivered a legislative update to the Snoqualmie Valley Mobility Coalition. 
  • Policy Director Hester Serebrin gave a lecture to a UW engineering class on climate and equity. 
  • Executive Director Kirk Hovenkotter and Matthew Sutherland presented on the successful Seattle Transportation Levy campaign and the defeat of Initiative 2117 at a Transit Ballot Initiatives Workshop hosted by the American Public Transportation Association’s Center for Transportation Excellence.

About Us

 

TCC staff pose at the Mountlake Terrace Station on the opening day of the Lynnwood Link Extension.

Transportation Choices Coalition is a policy and advocacy nonprofit bringing people together to fight for safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation across Washington. Since 1993, we have been leading the way to build a transportation system that connects people to jobs, education, housing, health care, communities, and each other. Together with our partners, we have won more than $65 billion in transit, bike, and pedestrian investments at the state and local levels. We helped pass the historic Move Ahead Washington transportation package, as well as Youth Ride Free, which makes it so that anyone 18 and under can ride transit fare-free. We are making Washington State a national leader on transportation.

Our Staff

Kirk Hovenkotter, Executive Director
McKenna Lux, Deputy Director
Katy Ricchiuto, Policy Director
Matthew Sutherland, Advocacy Director
Raven Cruz, Operations Manager
Susan Gleason, Development Manager
Natalie Lubsen, Communications Manager
Nivya Murthi, Policy Analyst

Our Board

Emily Mannetti, Chair
Sam Zimbabwe, Vice Chair
Angie Peters, Treasurer*
Caleb Weaver, Secretary
Richard de Sam Lazaro, Past Board President
Debbie Driver, Board Member*
Katie Garrow, Board Member
Jacob Gonzalez, Board Member
Dan Kully, Board Member
Patience Malaba, Board Member**
Les Reardanz, Board Member
Kylie Rolf, Board Member
Kelly Rula, Board Member*
Osman Salahuddin, Board Member*
Charla Skaggs, Board Member
Jeremy Une, Board Member**
AJ Walcott, Board Member*
Kristina Walker, Board Member**

*New as of 2024
**Stepped off in 2024

 

New Faces

Transportation Choices Coalition knows that our power comes from our incredible people. In 2024, we welcomed a new staff member, committed new board members, and celebrated the promotion of a long-time staff member to Deputy Director while saying goodbye to two longtime staff members.

New Staff

Katy Ricchiuto joined TCC in November of 2024 as Policy Director, where she guides the organization’s policy planning and goals to make transportation safer and more accessible across Washington. Katy believes that, as cities of any shape or size evolve, good public transportation policy — from buses to last-mile connections to transit-oriented development — will serve as a foundation to shape their growth. Previously, Katy was the Urban Vitality Manager for the U District Partnership, leading major planning, policy, and beautification efforts in Seattle’s University District. Katy has a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. She is a member of Seattle’s Bicycle Advisory Board. You’ll catch Katy rooting for THE Ohio State University Buckeyes, or doing Pacific Northwesterny things, like long bike rides around Puget Sound, swimming, cross-country skiing, hiking, and reading a good sci-fi book.

New Board Members

Debbie Driver has a deep background in working with elected officials on developing and implementing transportation policy and budgets, including serving as Governor Inslee’s Transportation Policy Advisor, the WSDOT Legislative Relations Director, and Policy Analyst to the House Transportation Committee. She is passionate about supporting policies and programs that improve accessibility and safety for all transportation system users. Debbie is currently the NW Division Government Relations Director at HNTB. Debbie lives in Olympia, where she enjoys reading, traveling, mountain biking, and taking advantage of free transit rides to enjoy the city.

Osman Salahuddin is a lifelong resident of Redmond and has grown up with the Redmond community! After graduating from local public schools, Osman attended the University of Washington, where he served as Student Body President, representing more than 45,000 students at the administrative, local, and state levels. Osman has worked as a manager at a medical device research consulting firm, conducted research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the UW Medicine’s Emergency Department, and helped found the BIPOC Health Careers Ecosystem, a non-profit to help underrepresented students find a pathway in the healthcare field. Osman was elected as a Redmond city councilmember in 2023. In 2025, he was appointed to serve as the state representative for the 48th legislative district. He applies his experience in community organizing, healthcare policy, and social impact initiatives to serve residents across his community.

Angie Peters

AJ Walcott was born and raised in Whatcom County. He has worked for Whatcom Transportation Authority for over 21 years, serving the public as a Transit Operator for 16 years and as a Dispatcher for the past 5 years. He also serves as a Labor Leader for the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 843, the Amalgamated Transit Union Legislative Council of Washington State, and the Northwest Washington Central Labor Council. In his free time (which can be hard to find), he enjoys reading, cooking, and camping.

Angie Peters

Angie Peters is the General Manager at Valley Transit in Walla Walla, Washington. Angie is deeply committed to enhancing accessibility in public transit and is genuinely passionate about sustainable mobility. Her vision revolves around promoting equitable transportation, taking proactive steps to bridge accessibility gaps, and advocating for policies prioritizing accessible infrastructure. Believing in public transit as a catalyst for positive change, she works to empower individuals to access essential services and opportunities, and leverages her involvement with the Washington State Transit Association, Washington State Transit Insurance Pool, and Walla Walla and Columbia County Accessible Community Advisory Committee to increase this access and hone best practices.

Angie Peters

Kelly Rula is the Director of the Urban Freight Lab at the University of Washington, a research lab that focuses on addressing urban freight challenges amidst explosive e-commerce growth, surging transportation emissions, and the pressing demand for improved equity and safety outcomes in communities across the country. Before joining the UW, Kelly managed the New Mobility team at the Seattle Department of Transportation, which oversaw shared mobility programs, led policy and strategic direction for new mobility services like scooters and autonomous vehicles, and advised on innovations to help prepare for Seattle’s transportation future. She lives in NE Seattle and enjoys e-cargo bike rides with her son and husband, and trying out public transit systems around the world.

Celebrating New Leadership

McKenna Lux poses in a matching t-shirt with Laura Svancarek, Interim Executive Director of Downtown on the Go.

TCC Deputy Director McKenna Lux with Laura Svancarek, Interim Executive Director of Downtown on the Go. 

In October 2024, we were thrilled to promote McKenna Lux to the role of Deputy Director. McKenna has served brilliantly as our Events & Engagement Manager since 2021. She’s shepherded our annual fundraising gala, Tuxes & Trains, organized Transit Talks and Ride Transit Month festivities, and led our engagement work, including hosting youth focus groups and organizing a youth advocacy workshop.

McKenna is passionate about TCC’s mission, and excited to help grow the organization so it can achieve even more transformative wins across Washington. She’s also passionate about supporting staff success and well-being, and preserving the “Culture of Care” that TCC built under the leadership of former Deputy Director Kelsey Mesher.

McKenna shared: “I love this organization, and I’m so excited to step into the role of Deputy Director. I look forward to continuing to work with our amazing team and partners!”

Saying Farewell to Hester and Kelsey!

Kelsey Mesher and Hester Serebrin pose together at a Drag Transit Trivia event.

In 2024, we bid farewell to Hester Serebrin and Kelsey Mesher. If you ride a bus or train in Washington State, you have benefited from their leadership and advocacy.

For more than eleven years, Hester positioned TCC as a policy leader in the state and across the country. Hester joined TCC as a Research Intern back in 2013 and quickly rose to Policy Analyst and Policy Director. Hester made a major imprint on transportation policy in our state. If you ride a bus today in our state, Hester’s work has made your trip better. Hester was also a phenomenal leader at TCC, supporting staff through key moments of change and ensuring TCC lived up to its values. TCC would not be what it is today without Hester.

Over the past seven years, Kelsey helped make TCC the magnetic organization that it is, serving as Advocacy Director, Deputy Director, and Interim Executive Director. In her various roles, she built trusted relationships with communities across the state, and helped make TCC a powerful organization that punches above its weight. As Deputy Director, she created a culture of care at TCC that makes people feel valued, engaged, and supported to do the work.

Together, We’re Transforming Transportation in Washington

At Transportation Choices Coalition, we know that the transformative wins our state needs for walking, biking, transit, and paratransit are only possible because of the incredible support from people like you. Whether it’s contributing financially, volunteering your time, offering in-kind support, or sharing your story, your involvement fuels the work we do every day. In 2024, we defeated a harmful initiative, passed historic investments in transit, and defended critical transportation funding — and we couldn’t have done it without the strength of our coalition, and that includes you, our supporters. Together, we’re creating a future where everyone has access to safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation. Please consider making a generous gift today to help keep the incredible momentum of 2024 going and ensure transformative change continues in 2025.

Susan Gleason
Development Manager
Transportation Choices Coalition

Partner Testimonials

 

“TCC was a true partner in the fight to defeat Initiative 2117, defend the Climate Commitment Act, and preserve investments in transportation choices across our state. From the earliest days of our campaign all the way through Election Day, their talented, tireless team and volunteers were always working to help us win. We’re so grateful for TCC’s partnership and enduring impact in helping Washington lead the way on transportation.”

Mark Prentice

Communications Director, No on 2117 Campaign

“It was an honor to collaborate with TCC to host our youth workshop on transit justice advocacy. Together, we brought our vision to fruition, creating a fulfilling experience that equipped attendees with a comprehensive toolbox of knowledge and skills. We are incredibly grateful for TCC’s partnership, guidance, and unwavering support in engaging youth in such an empowering way.

 

Juwayriyah Sheikh

Youth for Equitable Streets Fellow

Seattle’s newest Transportation Levy will make unprecedented investments to maintain and improve our city’s infrastructure, and Transportation Choices Coalition was an essential partner in helping to make that happen. Due in no small part to their hard work, community engagement, and deep knowledge, Seattle voters approved $1.55 billion dollars to help people get where they need to go safely and reliably, no matter how they get around.

Bruce Harrell

Mayor of Seattle

Bar chart showing income, expenses, and unrestricted net assets from 2020-2024. Overall, income has remained steady as expenses have increased steadily and assets have fluctuated.

2024 Income: $1,130,195

    • Grants: $424,114
    • Individuals: $175,532
    • Corporate: $232,770
    • Members/Agencies: $215,750
    • Other: $82,029

2024 Expenses: $1,521,885

    • Programs: $1,126,195
    • Operations: $395,690

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