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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
January News: New Year, New Leaders, New Session
Read on to learn about our 2025 Legislative Agenda, read parting thoughts from Former WSDOT Secretary Roger Millar, and see an exciting job opportunity at TCC!
Roger Millar Reflects on Road Safety, How We Prioritize Transportation Spending, and More
We asked former WSDOT Secretary Roger Millar about the challenges and opportunities for the agency going forward.
We’re Hiring an Education and Engagement Manager!
The Education and Engagement Manager is a key member of Transportation Choices Coalition, working to design and implement the organization’s educational programming.
Your Weekly Guide to the 2025 Legislative Session
We’ll share an update early each week to highlight what’s happening in the Legislative Session, including the status of bills we’re tracking and ways to take action.
A More Connected Washington: Why Now Is the Time to Expand Our Intercity Bus Program
We’re advocating for an investment of $12 million per year to expand our intercity bus programs to serve more people in rural Washington.
Let’s Address Our Traffic Safety Crisis and Build Better Main Streets
We want Washington State leaders to secure $1.5 billion over the next 10 years to address safety on main street highways.
Introducing Our 2025 Legislative Agenda!
Our 2025 priorities include upholding the promises of the Climate Commitment Act and pursuing an ambitious plan to make our roads safer.
Join TCC for a Virtual Preview of Our 2025 Legislative Agenda
Hear from TCC staff about the policies, programs, and funding we’ll advocate for as part of our 2025 Legislative Agenda.
December News: Holiday Cheer, Hot to Go
Read on for updates on the transition to a new governor’s administration, a save the date for our leg session preview webinar, and a stellar adaptation of “Hot To Go” from King County Metro.
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.
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