Get ready for the 2026 Seattle Commute Survey!
The Seattle Commute Survey is open October 15 – November 13, 2026.
Welcome to the Transportation Coordinator Hub for the 2026 Seattle Commute Survey. Here, you’ll find everything you need to prepare and launch your employee/tenant survey at your worksite.
If your worksite or building is affected by Commute Trip Reduction Law (CTR) or has a Transportation Management Program (TMP), you’re required to administer the biennial commute survey. Most sites are expected to have 50% of their employees or tenants respond to the survey. Not sure if you’re affected? Contact us!
Commute Seattle partners with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to collect data and share findings.
Why the Survey Matters
The Seattle Commute Survey helps businesses, the city, and the state better understand commute trends, transportation choices and behavior, and progress towards drive-alone and greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. Findings from the survey are released in the city-wide report and help shape future transportation investments and policies at the state and city level.
Individual worksite survey results also help employers and property managers:
- Understand how employees and tenants commute
- Measure commute-related greenhouse gas emissions
- Identify transportation needs and opportunities
- Improve commuter programs and services
2026 Seattle Survey Key Dates
- July 27 – Aug. 7, 2026 – Pre-Survey Window
All Transportation Coordinators are required to fill-out a pre-survey form. The information you provide helps us set up your worksite’s unique survey link. You should receive an email from Commute Seattle the week of July 27 with a link to access your form. - Aug. 7, 2026 – Pre-Survey Due
- Sep. 23, 2026 – Webinar
Live survey tool training for Building Transportation Coordinators - Sep. 24, 2026 – Webinar
Live survey tool training for Employee Transportation Coordinators - Oct. 15, 2026 – Survey Live
- Nov. 13, 2026 – Survey Closes
- Spring 2027 – Individual Site Reports and City Wide Report released
How to Prepare
Access the Transportation Coordinator Marketing Toolkit
We’ve created ready-to-use emails, graphics, flyers, and other promotional materials for you to market the survey to your employees and tenants.
Register for a Live Survey Tool Training
- Register for the ETC webinar here – Sep. 24, 2026
- Register for the BTC webinar here – Sep. 25, 2026
Can’t make the live training? All webinars will be posted afterward on Commute Seattle’s YouTube channel. Watch the recorded webinar for step-by-step instructions on administering the survey.
Need More Support?
Schedule a Free Consultation
Meet one-on-one with a Commute Seattle staff member for personalized support.
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ
Find answers to common questions about the 2026 Seattle Commute Survey, including survey requirements, eligibility, administration, and response expectations. If you don’t see your question here, contact the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) team at ctr@commuteseattle.com or the Transportation Management Program (TMP) team at tmp@commuteseattle.com for assistance.
Why is the survey required?
Seattle’s Commute Survey helps the city understand how people travel to and from work. The results inform transportation planning, traffic reduction efforts, air quality goals, and programs that support more sustainable commuting.
The survey also provides employers and properties with valuable insights into employee and tenant commute patterns, travel needs, and transportation-related emissions.
What is the survey?
Seattle employers subject to the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) law and buildings with a Transportation Management Program (TMP) requirement must administer a commute survey every two years. The survey measures commute behavior, including vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and drive-alone trips, to help evaluate progress toward Seattle’s transportation goals.
How do I complete the pre-survey?
Commute Seattle emailed the pre-survey form on July 27, 2026. If you didn’t receive it, contact ctr@commuteseattle.com or tmp@commuteseattle.com.
What tool is used to administer the survey?
The 2026 Seattle Commute Survey is administered through RideAmigos.
How do I survey my employees or tenants?
Commute Seattle will provide a unique survey link for your worksite or building. Distribute the link to all required employees or tenants.
Who is required to take the survey?
CTR worksites
Washington State’s Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) law applies to Seattle worksites with 100 or more affected employees. Generally, employees are required to participate if they:
- Work 35 or more hours per week
- Begin work between 6:00 and 9:00 a.m. on at least two weekdays
- Expect to be employed for at least 12 continuous months
Employees who telework full time, part time, or occasionally are generally required to complete the survey.
Remote workers are exempt only if they meet all four of these criteria:
- Work from home or another location near home
- Come to the worksite once per year or less
- Live more than 150 miles from the worksite
- Do not work for a state agency in Lacey, Olympia, or Tumwater
Employees who are required to drive for work or certain on-call employees may qualify for an exemption. Contact Commute Seattle for more information.
TMP buildings
Most property management staff, commercial and residential tenants, and tenant employees are required to participate. Some TMP agreements define a different survey population. If you’re unsure who should participate, contact tmp@commuteseattle.com.
What is the minimum survey response requirement?
The City of Seattle requires participating worksites to achieve a minimum 50% response rate. Sites that do not meet the requirement may need to administer the survey again. Commute Seattle provides outreach materials, best practices, and support to help you achieve your response goal.