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Nicole E Super CommuterNicole E.

Talk about winning--Nicole vanpools from Thurston County to Pierce County. Nicole has been able to travel internationally with the amount of money she has saved! Read her inspiring story on how her commute is so impactful.

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CydneyKCydney K.

Cydney is a teacher at Bonney Lake High School and by biking to work, she is showing students that you don't need a car to get around! She even hops on the Sounder train for her commute.

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Nigel star commuter on bikeNigel T.

Nigel, who works for the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, has been commuting by bike for 20 years! Commuting by bike not only saves him money but is also a great way to separate work from home. See what keeps him motivated...

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Natalie H.Natalie H.

Natalie is a student at UW-T who has a super sustainable commute. Her commute changes often, between carpooling with classmates, family, riding the Intercity Transit bus from Olympia to Lakewood, taking the Sounder train, and riding her bike. How impressive is that?

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Bike commuter photo Cindy S.Cindy S.

Our next Star Commuter Cindy bikes to work at Pierce College - Ft. Steilacoom 3-5 times a week, covering an 8.8-mile journey in just 45 minutes. Not only is it a fun way to incorporate exercise into their routine, but it also saves money on gas. With good route planning, riding a bike to work can be both safe and enjoyable. You'll even become part of a community by interacting with fellow cyclists and students on your route. So why not give it a try? Plan your route ahead of time and test it out on the weekend with a friend for added safety.

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