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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
Move Ahead Story Series: Youth Ride Free in Columbia County
In Eastern Washington, Columbia County Public Transportation made its system fare-free for all riders thanks to Move Ahead Washington, and ridership is up!
Join Us for a Lunch and Letter Writing Workshop: Let’s Defeat Initiative 2117!
We all have a story to tell about how transportation impacts our lives. Learn how to share yours in a letter to the editor.
Register for Drag Transit Trivia Today!
Join us on Tuesday, June 18, for this year’s Pride and Ride Transit Month Trivia Mashup! Our host, Cookie Couture, will lead you through questions on transit and Pride facts.
May News: Stories of Success from Move Ahead Washington
Watch the recording of our Move Ahead Washington Transit Talk, see photos from the 2 Line opening, check out a must-read book, and more!
Join Us for Ride Transit Night at the Ballpark!
Take the bus or train to the ballpark to cheer on the Seattle Mariners against the Texas Rangers on June 14 at 7:10 PM.
Move Ahead Story Series: Transit Access in Whatcom County
After the passage of Move Ahead Washington, Whatcom Transportation Authority established a brand-new, $500,000 Transit Access Fund to support access to transit.
Transit Talk: Why Move Ahead Washington Matters
Transportation Choices Coalition is hosting a webinar to explore what Move Ahead Washington funding has already achieved in our communities and why it is vital that we protect and expand equitable, sustainable, and safe investments in transportation.
April News: A BIG Year for Transit Takes Shape
Huge wins for transit in Wenatchee and the Tri-Cities, the No on 2117 campaign launches, celebrate the 2 Line opening with us, and more!
Pledge to Vote No on I-2117: Protect Investments in Sustainable Transportation
Please stand with us in protecting our air and water, forests and farmland, jobs, and transportation investments here in the Evergreen State.
Ben Franklin Transit Board votes unanimously to table a funding cut ballot measure until 2026
Agency staff gave a presentation showing that if the ballot initiative were to pass this November, it would slash transit funding by up to $200 million and cut services for residents of the Tri-Cities region.
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