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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 |
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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 |
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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
Dispatch from Olympia: Sound Transit Safe for Now
What happened last week: No action taken on Sound Transit bills. On Tuesday, the House and Senate heard a lineup of Sound Transit-related bills, and we are thrilled to report that no action was taken. At Tuesday’s hearing we testified alongside partners from Pierce...
Dispatch from Olympia: Don’t Delay Our Transit
What happened last week: After a week of snow delay, the Senate and House transportation committees heard the“block-the-box” legislationHB 1793/SB 5789) last Monday. We testified with our partners Rooted in Rights, Feet First, and Transit Riders Union in support of...
Dispatch From Olympia: Policy Cutoff Approaches
Inclement weather in Olympia slowed the legislative process last week, even as the first policy cutoff approached. What happened last week: Heavy snowfall in Washington slowed work in Olympia last week. Our Olympia staff reported a quiet capitol, with legislators,...
Transit Talk: 10 Years of Link Light Rail, 10 Years of Connecting Community
Join us for our first Transit Talk of 2019! March 14, 2019 06:30 - 08:00 PM El Centro de la Raza, Centilia Cultural Center1660 S Roberto Maestas Festival St, Seattle, WA 98144Across from the Beacon Hill light rail station. Join TCC and our partners in a discussion...
Dispatch From Olympia: Don’t Block the Box
Priority legislation is starting to drop, and budget talks are progressing. What happened last week: Washington passes a new budget every two years and — this being a budget year — the legislature is beginning to consider the Governor’s proposed budgets. The House...
Video: Don’t Block the Box
Did you know that wheelchair users are 33 percent more likely to be killed by drivers than other pedestrians? Our streets should be designed for people first, which is why we're joining Rooted in Rights to support House Bill 1793 to keep people safe and traffic...
Dispatch From Olympia: Transportation Funding + Tolls
Session is now in full swing. Bills will be read and reviewed in the house of origin committee until February 22 — the cutoff date for a bill to pass out of its house of origin. For now, we are continuing conversation with legislators and testifying at public...
Dispatch From Olympia: Session Starts
What happened last weekFreshmen legislators were sworn in last week, as the most diverse group of lawmakers in Washington State history kicked off the 105-day legislative session.While new Senators and Representatives received orientation and committee...
2019 Legislative Priorities
TCC will push for a variety of transportation, equity, and climate-related priorities this year during Legislative Session. This is a long session (January 14 - April 28), and Democrats have gained seats in both the House and Senate. This session, we will...
Legislative Landscape 2019
Washington State’s legislative session starts next Monday, January 14. Here’s what you need to know.A new legislature kicks off: Who will be our leaders on transportation issues?Democrats gained seats in both houses, and will enter the 2019 regular 105-day...
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