Nothing ruins a gorgeous Seattle sunrise or sunset like a traffic jam. No matter what poll you read, we consistently rank on the list of America’s most congested cities, and if you’ve ever tried to head in any direction on 99 during rush hour, you don’t need statistics to tell you that, do you? What Seattle drivers do need to be told—or rather, gently reminded—is that carpooling works! Fortunately, car-share services like Lift and Uber are gaining traction with riders, but nothing beats making the most of the vehicle you already own by getting butts in those seats. You don’t need a service or an app for that—just do it! It never ceases to amaze me during the morning commute when my boyfriend and I breeze through the HOV lane while one-person-per-car traffic idles bumper-to-bumper in adjacent lanes. In a city often named one of the “greenest” in America, the irony is that what happens on our roads is far from it. Carpooling is a simple time-, money-, and eco-minded solution to get moving—and enjoy a brilliant sunrise stress-free while you’re at it.