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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
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TCC’s 2020 Transportation Hall of Fame Inductees!
Transportation is about people. People getting where they need to go, and the people who make that happen. TCC is proud to know and partner with many of the people who plan, design, build, operate, maintain, lead, and improve the transportation system in Washington....
September 2020 Newsletter
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Transit for All: Answer the Call
Join the biggest transit celebration of the year! Join Transportation Choices Coalition for an evening in support of more and better transportation. This year we are going virtual and we are excited to bring you a creative and fun show that brings together our transit...
Transit Chat Series: Transit Funding Is Transit Equity
In this Transit Chat series, we will explore how transit funding is the foundation for transit equity. How are transportation projects currently funded on federal, state, and local levels? How do we secure transit funding to ensure we are moving towards an equitable...
Report: More Places; Better Connections
Transportation Choices Coalition believes that building an equitable transit system centered on riders must begin with understanding the needs of current and prospective riders. Too often, planning for transit focuses on total ridership and commute times to the...
Yes for Transit! Seattle Transit Measure Heads to the Ballot
On Monday, July 27, the Seattle City Council voted to renew the Seattle Transportation Benefit District. We must work together to pass the 0.15% sales tax measure in November to keep people moving. STBD Background The Seattle Transportation Benefit District (STBD)...
August 2020 Newsletter
Mobility Justice Find our complete mobility justice resource list here To fight racism, transit has a key role. Black Lives Matter protests are showing how city leaders and transit agencies must reprioritize infrastructure investments, a public transit official...
July 2020 Newsletter
Mobility Justice Find our complete mobility justice resource list here Whose streets? Black streets. Planners and urbanists, it’s time to reckon with the racism rampant in city building. Here are four actions to take. (Streetsblog) Why we must talk about race when we...
Transit Chat: Tribal Transportation
Tribal transportation is a vital part of Washington State’s transportation system and centering Indigenous voices needs to be a high priority for our state. Many tribes are still fighting for federal recognition and working against massive historical and systemic inequities, including mobility access.
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