Many people in Washington State are changing the way they get to work.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the statewide drive-alone rate has decreased from 73.9 percent in 1990 to 73.3 percent in 2000. This trend is especially true in the eight counties originally targeted for commute trip reduction where drive-alone employees have declined from 69.3 percent in 1993 to 62.8 percent in 2003.
Commute Trip Reduction
Park and Ride Lots
Park and ride lots are owned, operated and maintained by multiple jurisdictions and agencies including WSDOT, transit agencies and city and county governments. WSDOT owns 115 of the 300 official park and ride lots.
High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV)
WSDOT has constructed 193 directional road miles of HOV lanes, primarily on major traffic corridors of the Puget Sound Region.
Passenger Rail
There are currently two Amtrak long distance trains that serve Washington State - the Empire Builder and the Coast Starlight. WSDOT owns 3 of the 5 train sets providing Cascades service.
Bicycle & Pedestrian
WSDOT owns approximately 970 miles of bike trails and 240 miles of sidewalks.