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In Everett, one of the best ways to get around is by taking the bus. With the Everett Transit system, residents can rely on 18 ParaTransit services, as well as 46 busses, to get them from place to place. You might be thinking, won’t bus costs add up? No worries there, while your ticket will cost you a few cents, Everett Transit is a money saving transportation service; one of the most budget friendly in Washington State.So let’s talk money. The transportation system offers both one-time and monthly fares. A bus ticket only costs 75 cents for an adult each time he or she rides. If you invest in a monthly fare, you spend a total of 27. While at first you might say “that’s pricey,” you’d be spending close to the same for one week of gas. For anyone between the ages of 6-18, it’s only 18 for a month and 50 cents for every ride. In regards to seniors and people with disabilities, the ticket is free (visit website for required ID). Read the rest of this entry »

Seattle’s Monorail system is a great way to get around the city. Established in 1962, the monorail company has been working since the World Fair that same year. Over the course of 48 years, the transit system has acquired about 1.5 million passengers annually.The monorail safely accommodates 200 passengers and runs every ten minutes. There are two stations for the monorail: The Seattle Center and Westlake Center Mall stations. Each one is open seven days a week and operates between the hours of 9:00am to 11pm. So there’s even an alternative to driving for weekend workers. No need to worry about being late, either. The trek is only a mile long and you’ll arrive at the second station in only two minutes. Read the rest of this entry »

Fall is finally here, which means crisp, cool mornings have arrived. Just before we transition to bitterly cold weather, enjoy the great temperatures and ride your bike today. There are multiple benefits from choosing to cycle rather than drive. First of all, it’s a great way to shed a few pounds. Better yet, it’s a great way to save a few dollars. In this economy, saving one day in gas can make a big difference. However, more than any of the reasons above, choosing a bicycle helps protect the environment.It’s nothing new. We’ve known for years that our cars emit dangerous CO2 vapors that are destroying the environment. But did you know just how much CO2 we release? Cars release 20 pounds of CO2 every time a gallon of gas is used. Now imagine what a difference we could make if we all took our bikes to work this week? We can’t solve the world’s environmental problems in a day, but we can certainly help. Read the rest of this entry »