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Have you ever wondered what your commute really costs?
Find out with our quick and easy commute calculator! Just enter a few details about your trip and let our calculator do its thing. You might be surprised by the cost of your ride!
What would it cost you to pick another method?
Method | Monthly Cost |
Walking | $0 |
Biking |
$25 |
Transit ORCA PugetPass allows access to Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro Transit, King County Water Taxi, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Seattle Streetcar, and Sound Transit) |
$80 |
Vanpool for 6 passengers commuting 25 miles roundtrip in King County |
$81 |
Reasons Why
Want a good reason to take the bus, ride your bike, catch a train, or walk? We have plenty! From saving money to saving the planet, these transportation options can help.
Be Green
- Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Washington State, averaging around 50% for the last several years.
- Seventy percent of cancers caused by airborne pollutants come from diesel exhaust.
- At least 14 million pounds of toxic chemicals flow into Puget Sound every year including motor oil spill, drop, or runoff from paved-over areas.
- In Washington, driving accounts for almost 60% of air pollution.
- Each light rail train can carry 200 people in the space of 3 moving cars.
Save Time
- Work, read, or even nap on bus or train.
- Biking, walking, or taking transit avoids wasted time finding parking, dealing with parking tickets, or being towed.
- Trains and streetcars ar the safest and most reliable forms of transportation during inclement weather.
Be More Active
- One in three Washingtonians doesn’t get enough physical activity. .
- Walking and biking are good exercise and good for your health. They burn calories, build muscle tissue, strengthen the cardiovascular system and help control weight.
- People who take the bus or train are more likely to get their 30 minutes of recommended physical activity each day.
- 3.6 million americans 65 or older stay at home and are less mobile because they lack transportation options.
Be Safe
- In the US, riding a train is 20-30 times safer than driving, and riding the bus is about 60 times safer.
- Walking or biking is about 4 times safer than driving.
- Air pollution from cars has been linked with childhood asthma and stunted lung growth, along with cancer and other health impacts.
Save Money
- Transportation is the second largest household expense, only behind housing.
- Households that live further away from transit spend more than 45% of their budget on housing and transportation costs than households that have transit access.
- The percentage of a family’s income that is spent on transportation is highest for the lowest income earners: 8.2% for high-income and 15.7% for low-income.
- The annual economic impact of car crashes in the US is $277 billlion.
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Ways to Explore Washington State
You don’t need a car to explore the state! You can get from Seattle to the coast by taking public transportation. Here are some testimonials from people who’ve tried it and resources for you to start your own adventure.
News & Updates
Remembering Lives Lost on Our Roads
On this World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, we at Transportation Choices Coalition join with others across the globe to remember those whose lives have been tragically cut short or irreversibly changed by traffic violence.
November News: Meet Katy, Our New Policy Director!
Learn about two critical wins for transportation, meet our NEW Policy Director, get plugged into what the election means for transportation, and more.
Two Big Wins for Transportation
Washington voters rejected I-2117, preserving transportation funding statewide, and Seattle voters passed a $1.55 billion transportation levy.
Guest Blog: Say No to Initiative 2117 to Protect Educational Opportunities for Students Like Me
If passed, Initiative 2117 would slash over $5.4 billion from Washington’s transportation budget, and leave countless students without a reliable way to get to school.
October News: It’s Go Time!
If you’re in Seattle, join the Keep Seattle Moving campaign for an upcoming phone bank or outreach event to ensure Seattle can make critical investments in sidewalks, access to transit, and safe streets for all.
Action Alert: Let’s Get West Seattle Link Done
The West Seattle Link Extension was approved by voters through the Sound Transit 3 ballot measure. Over 60% of West Seattle residents voted in favor of expanding light rail. Those voters deserve to be heard and to have their projects delivered without further delay.
Highlights and Photos from Tuxes & Trains 2024!
More than 300 people joined us at the gorgeous Seattle Art Museum for an evening of celebration and community-building.
Announcing Our 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees!
We’re proud to announce our 2024 inductees into the Transportation Choices Hall of Fame! This year’s awardees are helping more people access safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation.
Register for Youth in Motion: Advocacy Workshop for Young Adults
Join us on Saturday, November 9 for this Youth in Motion: Youth Advocacy Workshop! Come learn about how mobility justice is climate justice and practice skills to help support your community’s access to transportation.
September News: A Week Without Driving
Experience what it’s like to get around as a nondriver, and join the volunteer efforts to defeat I-2117 and pass Seattle’s transportation levy.
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