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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: PTBAS & Bicycle Safety Council
It’s a busy week in Olympia as legislators are staring down the house of origin policy committee cutoff. February 17 is the last day to pass bills out of the committee they originated in and to read them into the record on the House and Senate floors. Bills that do...
Dispatch From Olympia: Week 4
We are one month into the legislative session and have good news to report! Here's a link to our legislative agenda, so you can keep track of TCC's priorities this legislative session. Last week, the House Finance Committee passed Intercity Transit’s bill, a TCC...
Dispatch from Olympia: Week 2
With week two of session behind us, as promised, here is our full 2017 Legislative Agenda. Our agenda focuses on a set of important policy and funding issues to advance our vision of affordable, vibrant, walkable and bike-friendly communities connected by frequent and...
Dispatch from Olympia: Day 1
Today marks the first day of the 2017 legislative session and we’re in Olympia advancing Transportation Choices Coalition’s vision of affordable, vibrant, walkable, bike-friendly communities connected by frequent and reliable transit. Let's set the stage In the...
Transit Wins Big In 2016 In Washington State!
Thanks to your support and belief in more and better transportation choices, look at what we were able to win in 2016! Sound Transit 3 Wins! TCC led the campaign that won $54B for light rail, bus rapid transit, commuter rail and express bus expansion in the Puget...
Sound Transit Proposition 1 Passes!
A message from Shefali Ranganathan, TCC Executive Director. We won! Voters in the Puget Sound region have said YES to the most significant transit expansion of our generation with the approval of Sound Transit Proposition 1. It hasn't quite sunk in yet. ...
Why TCC Supports ST Prop. 1
They say that those you love can hurt you the most. As bus-loving, rail-hungry transit supporters, we’ve learned to deal with the haters. We’ve prepped our arguments against the so-called “war on cars,” “automated vehicles are the answer,” “blank check for government”...
5 Easy Ways To Help Pass Sound Transit Prop. 1
Hopefully, you received your ballot in the mail and voted YES on Sound Transit Proposition 1. (Track your ballot in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties) We have less than two weeks and there are still many opportunities to help Prop. 1. #1 Pick up the phone and make...
Congratulations To TCC’s Transit Heroes 2016
Last week, at our Transit Heroes Annual Event, we honored Transit Heroes and welcomed our newest inductee into the TCC Hall of Fame. These awards recognize individuals and organizations who are doing exceptional work to bring more transportation choices to their...
Bringing Electric Vehicles Within Reach for All
The following is a post from our Rock Star Intern, Daniel Ewnetu. As global warming concerns reach higher on the agendas of many local and federal governments, many see the electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) market as a solution. According to the US...
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