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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
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.
January News: Welcome Kirk, Welcome to Leg Session!
Meet Transportation Choices’ new Executive Director, Kirk Hovenkotter, and learn about the start of the WA State Legislative Session.
The Future Takes Transportation: It’s Time to Reform Jaywalking Laws in Washington
An overview of our work to end harmful harmful jaywalking enforcement with the Free to Walk coalition.
Your Weekly Guide to Legislative Session
Welcome to our weekly Dispatch from Olympia and the first day of the 2024 WA State Legislative Session! We’ll post an update early each week and provide highlights about what’s happening in the Washington Legislature, including upcoming events, the status of bills we’re tracking, and ways to take action.
Introducing Our 2024 Legislative Agenda!
This year, we’ll be defending the Climate Commitment Act and funding for Move Ahead Washington, working to end harmful jaywalking enforcement, and educating lawmakers on transit safety, the workforce shortage, and future revenue options for transportation funding.
December News: Transit Cheer, Leg Session Is (Almost) Here
Join us at our leg agenda launch mixer, read about our transit safety work, explore Tacoma by transit, and get involved.
The Future Takes Transportation: Transit Safety for All
We know that transit is one of the safest modes people can use to get around — but there’s still a significant conversation about safety on transit right now. One of Transportation Choices’ top policy priorities is continuing to improve ridership and the transit experience for riders, operators, and other frontline staff.
Join TCC for our 2024 Leg Agenda Launch Mixer!
Legislative session is right around the corner and our team at Transportation Choices Coalition is hosting a Leg Agenda Launch Mixer to kick off this special time of year. Join us on Wednesday, December 13, from 4:30–6 PM in downtown Seattle (details will be sent upon...
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