Share Your Transportation Story – Help Shape a More Inclusive King County

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Every day, thousands of King County residents face a simple but life‑changing challenge: getting where they need to go. For people who cannot drive, or cannot afford to drive, basic activities like visiting the doctor, getting to work, attending school, buying groceries, practicing their faith, or participating in community life become major hurdles. These barriers directly affect health, opportunity, and overall well-being.

We want to change that—and your story can help.

Why your story matters

Many communities across King County, from dense urban neighborhoods to rural towns, lack reliable and accessible transportation options. Yet the people most affected by these gaps are often left out of transportation planning.

This project aims to change the narrative by centering the lived experiences of non‑drivers and those facing the highest transportation barriers. Your story helps humanize the data that decision makers rely on. It shows the real impact of transit gaps—and the real opportunities for improvement.

What we’re building

We’re creating a digital Story Map: a collection of personal transportation experiences that will be shared with service providers, planners, and local leaders. These stories will help guide more equitable, effective, and inclusive transit solutions for all of King County.

How you can participate

Sharing your story is simple. Use the link below to submit a brief interest form. Your experience—whether it’s a daily struggle or a single moment that shaped your perspective—can help build a transportation system that truly works for everyone.

Share your story. Help us create transit systems that include everyone.

If you have questions or need language translation or accessibility accommodations, please contact Lyn McCarthy, King County Mobility Coalition program supervisor (Hopelink) via email at EMcCarthy@hopelink.org or call (425) 466‑3442.

The King County Mobility Coalition is a coordinated effort led by Hopelink’s Mobility Management team, which works to improve transportation access across King County, especially for underserved populations and non-drivers. The organization builds cross-sector partnerships, provides travel education, and helps remove barriers so community members can more easily get where they need to go.