Our West Seattle In Motion participants have walked the talk. They have biked the bridge. They’ve shared the ride.  And they have made a difference. Boy oh boy, what a difference it was!  Over 1,200 proud West Seattle citizens participated in the In Motion program resulting in:

• 14,723 gallons of gas saved.  That’s two fuel tanker-trucks full!
• 285,621 pounds of pollution was prevented from entering our skies.  That’s the same weight as 1,495 average American men (pre-holiday food and festivities weight, of course). 
• 294,455 miles were not driven. That’s equivalent to approximately 240 miles (think driving from Seattle to Spokane) per participant!

We have officially wrapped up the project and have closed our survey. Thanks for your input, some of which we have included below. It will help us create a better project in the future. We hope you continue trying new modes to getting around West Seattle and beyond. Look for future opportunities here, on the In Motion website.

“Just moved to West Seattle in May, it has been fun exploring my new neighborhood.”

“I have really discovered a brand new freedom not using my car anymore, it was so good, I sold my car. I was tired of wasting money on gas, maintenance and insurance bills. Thank you all for the inspiration.”

“I ended up walking to my grandson's day care with my granddaughter instead of picking him up by car. My granddaughter told me "Grammy, I really love walking with you like this." You don't get any rewards better than that.”

Haven’t had enough yet?  We say...don’t stop 'til you get enough. Check out the City of Seattle’s Walk Ride Bike Challenge. They’ll be starting a new session in January.  The more sustainable travel trips you take-- the more chances to win!

Thank you again West Seattle movers and shakers! Stay In Motion!