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Commute Calculator
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
Take the Ride Transit Month pledge!
Are you willing to ride transit at least five times during June? If you are, take the Ride Transit Month pledge!
Rider Celebration: Ride Transit Night at the Ballpark!
It wouldn’t be #RideTransitMonth without our annual Rider Celebration! This year, join us for Ride Transit Night at T-Mobile Park on June 30.
Get your team together for Transit Trivia on June 23!
Do you know Sound Transit’s average daily ridership? Or the number of transit agencies across WA? If you do, Transit Trivia is for you!
Transit Talk: Beyond the 9-to-5 Commute
Commuting has changed a lot in the last two years. How should Washington’s Commute Trip Reduction program and companies adjust in response?
Tri-Cities Mixer and Ride Transit Month Kickoff
Ride Transit Month 2022 will be here soon, and we want you to join us for the kickoff event, on Thursday, June 2 in Richland, WA!
Transit Talk: New Approaches to Fare Enforcement
King County Metro and Sound Transit recently made changes to fare enforcement. Join us to discuss the new policies and their impact on riders.
Join us for Mobility Justice Power Hour
Join us on Wednesday, April 27 from 4:00-5:00 PM for a chance to read and share mobility justice and anti-racist resources.
Statement on the Ben Franklin Transit’s Board vote to “indefinitely postpone” proposals to cut funding for the agency
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 14, 2022CONTACT: matthew@transportationchoices.org, (253) 282-3000 Statement on the Ben Franklin Transit’s Board vote to "indefinitely postpone" proposals to cut funding for the agency At their meeting tonight, the Board of Directors of...
Statements from six organizations against proposed cuts to Ben Franklin Transit
Leaders from six organizations issued the following statements ahead of Thursday’s vote by Ben Franklin Transit’s Board of Directors.
April News: A bill signing, a debrief, and BFT
At the end of March Governor Inslee signed Move Ahead Washington into law. It is a day I will never forget. Move Ahead Washington represents a paradigm shift in how we fund transportation, and reflects the hopes, dreams, and advocacy of thousands of people. It took...
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