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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.
Transportation Resources by County
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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
March News: See You at a Transit Opening?
Our March newsletter includes a leg session wrap-up, exciting transit openings, buses to travel around Washington, and more.
The 2024 Legislative Session Is Over. What’s Next?
Our final Dispatch from Olympia of the year includes budget wins, what’s next for jaywalking reform, and more.
Last Week of Session!
House and Senate transportation leaders have been working to iron out the differences between their versions of the supplemental transportation budget, and we’re excited to see where they land!
Our Budget Analysis
What’s in the House and Senate versions of the supplemental transportation budget – and what’s next?
New Transportation Budgets Drop This Week
Jaywalking reform fails to move forward, but there’s still important work to be done.
Major Transit Openings to Get Excited for in 2024!
2024 will be a thrilling year for transit in the Puget Sound region, as we celebrate four openings of much anticipated projects.
The Fate of Many Bills Will Be Decided by Tomorrow
Email your senator to help jaywalking reform get out of the Senate by February 13.
Action Alert: Tell Your Senator to Reform Harmful Jaywalking Laws
Our Free to Walk bill to reform Washington’s jaywalking laws is on the Senate floor calendar. The Senate needs to vote on it by Tuesday, February 13th, and we need your help to make that happen!
February News: A Note from Kirk, Big Update on Free to Walk
We’re gearing up for a big year in transportation. Read about what we’ve been up to and check out a new resource to win more transit, youth engagement opportunities, and more.
A Note from Our New Executive Director
I’m Kirk Hovenkotter, the new Executive Director of Transportation Choices Coalition. I am thrilled to lead the organization that gave me my start in transportation advocacy and to work with such an incredible staff, board, and community of supporters.
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