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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 V
Last week was a wild one Olympia. Where do we even start? “Hurry up and wait” is a phrase that is often used in Olympia. Through the legislative process we often encounter crises, we run around putting fires out, and then wait around for the legislative process to...
Dispatch From Olympia IV
Last week was a busy one down in Olympia. On Wednesday the Senate held a hearing on their unveiled transportation proposal, Senate Bill 5987. This complex piece of legislation is a 12 cent gas tax that translates into a 14 billion dollar proposal over the next 16...
Dispatch From Olympia II
It was another jam packed week for Transportation Choices in Olympia. We continue to work for you, asking the legislature to support transit, and it is no easy task. Thanks as always for your support and stay tuned as this long session continues to heat up. Here’s the...
Dispatch From Olympia
Time flies when you’re having fun! We’re already in the third week of this 105 day session. This week was highlighted by the first hearing for our centerpiece legislation, HB 1180 in the House Transportation Committee. Thanks for all of your stories and comments made...
And So It Begins. The 2015 Legislative Session.
Yesterday was the official first day of the 2015 legislative session. What does the future for transportation in legislature hold? Here's what we'll be working on. Last month, we tried to look into the crystal ball to predict how this legislative session would unfold....
5 Great Reasons to Give A Gift to TCC
2014 is almost done. Want a reason to support Transportation Choices with an end of year gift? How about 5? FIVE program staff. Every day the TCC program staff Rob, Andrew, Carla, Kate and Shefali work hard to win the policies and funding for faster, better and more...
Partner Spotlight: Downtown On The Go
The work we do in Pierce County and the city of Tacoma wouldn’t be possible without the great partners we have in the South Sound. Downtown On the Go advocates for everyone who works and lives in downtown Tacoma through education about transportation choices other...
Seattle Votes Yes For Buses!
It’s a great day for Seattle bus riders! Yesterday, Seattle voters chose to approve Transportation Proposition 1 to expand bus service in Seattle. Thanks to your support, your countless hours making phone calls to voters, waving signs in the rain, and your overall...
In Choosing a New CEO
Almost $1 billion in funding for bike, pedestrian and transit projects that the legislature just passed in the transportation package is at risk. Right now, the Governor faces with a false choice between funding critical transit, biking, and walking infrastructure and...
$1.50 on Sound Transit
Sound Transit is considering a low-income fare, following King County Metro's plan to implement a new low-income fare in March 2015). Sound Transit is currently seeking public comment on four options for a potential low income fare of $1.50 and a fare increase for...
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