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Zipcar 

Have an errand after work but don’t want to drive into Downtown?  Try out Zipcar!  Zipcar is a great car sharing program where you only pay for the time you need.

Zipcar http://www.zipcar.com/

Flexpass 

Employers, looking for a great benefit for your employees?  Flexpass is the way to go.  It is a discounted annual pass program that provides transportation benefits and choices all for an affordable price.

Flexpass http://www.urbanmobilitygroup.com/services_flexpass.php

Park and Ride

Looking for somewhere to meet up for your Vanpool, Carpool, or a place to catch the bus.  Try a Park and Ride lot, there are many to choose from and are located throughout the Puget Sound region.

• Park and Ride Lots http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/parknride/parknride.html
• Snohomish County Park and Ride Lots http://www.commtrans.org/?mc=vanpoolservices&subcat=3
• Pierce County Park and Ride Lots http://www.piercetransit.org/prlot.htm
• Thurston County Park and Ride Lots http://www.intercitytransit.com/page.cfm?ID=0113
• Kitsap County Park and Ride Lots http://www.kitsaptransit.org/ParkAndRideLots.html

Transportation Advocacy Groups

Here are some transportation advocacy groups.  Great information on what is going on in Downtown, as well as meetings and events taking place

• Transportation Choices Coalition http://www.transportationchoices.org/
• CommuterChoice.com  http://www.commuterchoice.com

Commuter Challenge 

Work for a great company and think they should receive an award for it, or do you want to work for a great company that offers transportation choices to their employees.  Check out Commuter Challenge, and see who is on their list.

Commuter Challenge http://www.commuterchallenge.org/

 One Less Car

Thinking about getting rid of your car?  One Less Car will give you incentives if you give up use of your car for a year, or sell/donate your car.

One Less Car http://www.seattle.gov/waytogo/onelesscar.htm

Seattle Center Monorail 

Every thought about using the monorail to commute, why not?  Check out their web site for prices and information.

Seattle Center Monorail http://www.seattlemonorail.com/

Seattle Downtown Bus Tunnel 

Everything you need to know about the Downtown Bus Tunnel and the future Light Rail coming to Seattle.

SeattleTunnel.org  http://www.seattletunnel.org/

Local Government 

Here is a list of all the local government websites. 

• City of Seattle, Transportation http://www.cityofseattle.net/html/CITIZEN/getting.htm
• Washington State Department of Transportation http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/
• King County http://www.kingcounty.gov/
• Seattle Department of Transportation http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/
• Seattle Climate Action Now http://www.seattlecan.org/

Downtown Seattle Association 

Downtown Seattle Association works to revitalize and develop a thriving Downtown Seattle.  DSA has great programs and event throughout the year.
Downtown Seattle Association http://www.downtownseattle.com/

Seattle Transit Blog 

Check out this local blog about commuting in Seattle.

Seattle Transit Blog http://seattletransitblog.com/

Neighborhoods 

What’s happening in your neighborhood?  

http://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/

Traffic 

See what is going on with traffic, here are some great sites that you can use to find out how long it will take to get home.

• Traffic.com http://www.traffic.com/Seattle-Traffic/Seattle-Traffic-Reports.html
• My Commute, Traffic Cameras http://www.metrokc.gov/kcdot/mycommute/default.aspx