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News / Published on Sep 29, 2025

Consider Switching Your Trips this October

The Switch Your Trip Challenge enters its second year

The Switch Your Trips WA Challenge is back for its second year, and it’s the perfect time to explore alternative ways to get around instead of driving.

The Switch Your Trips WA Challenge runs through the month of October. Washington residents are encouraged to try different ways of getting around instead of driving.

Log 10 trips on RideshareOnline.com and you’ll be entered to win:

  • Grand Prizes: $1,500, a Rybit e-bike to lease (18 months) or a Ridepanda Priority Glide e-bike to own
  • Second Place: Four people will win $500 gift cards
  • Third Place: Four people will win $250 gift cards
  • Bonus Prizes: More than 50 additional gift cards with values up to $100 will be given to participants

Why Join?

  • Save Money: Skip gas, parking fees, and wear-and-tear on your car.
  • Reduce Stress: Avoid traffic, relax on the bus, or enjoy a peaceful walk.
  • Improve Health: Walking, biking, and rolling are great ways to stay active.
  • Help the Environment: Fewer solo car trips mean cleaner air for your community.
  • Win Prizes: Logging trips earns you chances to win amazing prizes!

How to Participate?

Here are all the alternative travel options you can use that count for the challenge:

  • Public transit
  • Carpooling and vanpooling
  • Biking and e-biking
  • Walking
  • Rolling (scooters, skateboards, wheelchairs, and more)

Visit the official Switch Your Trips WA challenge page to see the full rules, FAQs, and detailed instructions on how to log your trips and get started.

Getting around with Community Transit

  • Taking transit in Snohomish County and beyond has never been easier with expanded local service and connections to Link light rail.
  • In addition to local, Swift, and express bus service, you can take Zip Shuttle in Arlington, Darrington, Lake Stevens, and Alderwood. And DART trips count, too!
  • Park and ride more your speed? There’s probably a Park & Ride near you.
  • Get familiar using our services by checking out the “How To” section of our website or sign up for travel training.

Ready to Get Started?

Head over to RideshareOnline.com to start logging your non-drive-alone trips on the trip log calendar. Don’t have an account yet? Sign up now and join the fun!

About Switch Your Trips

Switch Your Trips WA is organized by the Washington State Ridesharing Organization, specifically its Promotional Advisory Committee (PAC). Funding for Switch Your Trips WA comes from local and county governments, Washington State Department of Transportation, and corporate sponsors.

Learn more about Switch Your Trips WA.

Henry Yarsinske
Written by Henry Yarsinske Jr., Communications Strategist
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