Beware of relying too much on the Government Transportation (bus, train) to get you to work.  Be careful of selling your car, and trying to “save the planet” by using mass transportation.  This is what happens:

DC Workers Brace For Nightmare Commute as Metro Shuts Down for Emergency Inspection

The Powers That Be in the state of Washington are getting together to “solve” the congestion mess in the Seattle area, and the big “cure” will be getting you out of your car, and into Government Transportation.  They should pay attention to this, as they expand the boondoggle Light Rail.