This September, open yourself to the possibility of sharing your commute with someone. That can be trying the bus/train or biking, carpooling or starting a vanpool with a colleague.

If you are trying to save money, reduce stress, get some exercise, read more, or spend more time at home with loved ones., changing your commute can help you meet all those goals! Ride Together Pierce can show you how. 

To get you started, we are awarding eight Pierce County commuters with $25 for sharing their commute on the Ride Together Pierce trip calendar. Sharing your commute allows Pierce County commuters.

💸How to Get Started

1. Register on the trip calendar at RideTogetherPierce.com.
2. Save your commute. Follow these instructions to set up your commute.
3. Make sure your commute is visible to everyone or those in your employer network. That's all you need to do to qualify for the $25 prize drawing!

Use the Trip Planner to find potential matches with users who share your commute! You can look for carpool buddies, bike buddies, bus buddies, and more. You do not need to find a commute buddy to qualify for the $25 prize drawing.

Already added your commute to the database? Be sure to update it anytime in September.

The prize drawing will take place mid-October, and the winners will receive a confirmation email from Ride Together Pierce and a prize email from Tango.

Why look for someone to share the commute with?

✅Save money

Driving alone can be expensive. Aside from the cost of gas, there is wear-and-tear on your car, possible tolls, and parking costs as well. Switching your commute is an impactful way to put money back in your wallet. A household can save nearly $10,000 by taking public transportation and living with one less car¹. Take it a step further, walking or riding your bike can greatly reduce your commute costs!

✅Work on Your Fitness

Speaking of walking or bicycling, opting for an active commute can offer a lower insurance rate by reducing the miles you drive, save you money on a gym membership, eliminate parking costs, encourage you to buy only what you need (space is limited on your bike or self), and decrease your doctor visits by helping you live a healthier lifestyle.

When cycling at a steady pace of 12-14 mph, the average person can burn about 240-336 calories an hour². Even transit riders get a boost in physical activity. North Americans only walk an average of six minutes compared to public transit users 19 minutes per day. Adopting a more active lifestyle helps lower the risk of depression, joint problems, diabetes, heart diseases and more³.

✅Reduce Stress

Those who are behind the wheel during commute hours know all too well how stressful driving can be. Leaving the car behind, or sharing driving responsibilities mean you can look away from the road and spend time doing something you enjoy; read a book, play a game, learn a language, or even knit! 

Another reason to start a sustainable commute? All sustainable commuters in Pierce County are eligible for an Emergency Ride Home in case of an emergency.

Interested in learning more? Check out our First-Timer User guides to get you started on your sustainable commute journey.