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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.
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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
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.
Today is a Critical Day for Free to Walk
Help ensure Free to Walk keeps moving by emailing members of the Senate Transportation Committee.
The Future Takes Transportation: Safe and Reliable Mobility Depends on a Strong Transit Workforce
An unprecedented workforce shortage in the transit industry jeopardizes its ability to meet growing mobility demands. The consequences are already felt in communities, with reduced service schedules, longer wait times, increased strain on the remaining workforce, and reduced transit ridership. Boosting transit ridership is a key priority for Transportation Choices and we seek to comprehend the nuances of this challenge for agencies of varying sizes throughout the state.
Action Alert: Help Jaywalking Reform Keep Moving!
The Senate Transportation Committee heard public testimony on Senator Saldaña’s amended SB 5383 last week, and now we need your help to pass this bill out of Committee!
New Jaywalking Report, Wildlife Passages, Connecting Communities
Important cutoff dates are coming. Help ensure Free to Walk keeps moving and take action on other bills we support.
New Research Report Shows Disparate Impacts Of Jaywalking Enforcement Across Washington
PRESS RELEASE January 23, 2024For more information, contact: Natalie Lubsen, natalie@transportationchoices.org New Research Report Shows Disparate Impacts Of Jaywalking Enforcement Across Washington; State Lawmakers Bring Back “Free To Walk” Bill To Protect...
It’s a Big Week for Free to Walk
Take action on jaywalking reform, learn about the Climate Commitment Act, and more.
Action Alert: Reform WA’s harmful jaywalking laws
We need your help reforming Washington’s jaywalking laws. Our coalition is back with an updated bill, and we’re ready to end harmful jaywalking enforcement.
Transparent Gas Prices Start Here
This week, we’re excited to support bills focused on gas price transparency and expanding the kinds of transportation a border fuel tax can fund.
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