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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 |
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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
Transportation Choices Hall of Fame
Since 2013, Transportation Choices Coalition has held its annual Transportation Choices Hall of Fame in conjunction with its fall gala. The Hall of Fame honors and acknowledges Transportation Champions from across our state.
July Newsletter
Our July newsletter is packed full of information about the roll-out of Move Ahead WA’s Youth Ride Free provision, a Ride Transit Month recap, local and national transportation news, and so much more. We hope you enjoy reading this newsletter as much as we enjoyed crafting it for you.
Nominate a Transportation Champion for the 2022 Transportation Choices Hall of Fame
Do you know a transportation champion in your community who has committed to making transportation choices accessible to all this year? Is there a transit agency, community organization, or program that has made a big impact on equitable, sustainable, and safe...
Ben Franklin Transit Board rejects funding cuts ballot measure
After a 15-month long battle, the BFT Board has finally put proposals that would reduce agency’s revenue to rest.
Thank you for making Ride Transit Month 2022 a success!
A recap of everything that happened during Ride Transit Month 2022.
Transportation Choices Coalition Statement on SCOTUS Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Transportation is fundamentally about freedom - freedom to move when and where we want, freedom to choose where we live and work, and freedom to pursue our desires and happiness. Transportation Choices is standing in solidarity with everyone affected by today’s...
Ride Transit Month now an official celebration in 15 jurisdictions and counting!
June is Ride Transit Month — but don’t take our word for it! Jurisdictions across Washington are issuing formal proclamations of the celebration.
Strategic Planning RFP
Transportation Choices Coalition is looking for a Strategic Planning Consultant to provide solid directional guidance, yet allow us to continue to quickly respond to strategic opportunities and challenges.
Statement on the Ben Franklin Transit Board’s vote to continue exploring drastic, non-mandatory cuts to funding
Community members made their position abundantly clear at last night’s meeting: not a single person giving testimony spoke in favor of these cuts — again. (TRI-CITIES, WA) Despite overwhelming public outcry in April, at their meeting last night the Board of Directors...
June News: Ride Transit Month edition
TCC's Matthew Sutherland (foreground, left) and Tracy Oster and Laura Svancarek of Downtown: On the Go! joined members of the Tacoma City Council to proclaim June to be Ride Transit Month.June is Ride Transit Month and last week we kicked off the month's celebrations...
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