Riding Public Transit Saves Individuals $9,330 Annually
June 17, 2010
Washington, DC – Individuals who ride public transportation can save on average $9,330 annually based on the June 16, 2010 national average gas price and the national unreserved monthly parking rate. On a per month basis, transit riders can sa
Washington, DC â Individuals who ride public transportation can save on average $9,330 annually based on the June 16, 2010 national average gas price and the national unreserved monthly parking rate. On a per month basis, transit riders can save on average $778 per month. Along with higher gas prices compared to this time last year, transit riders save approximately $300 in commuting costs annually.
Many will reap the savings benefit with more than 120 public transportation systems participating in the National Dump the Pump Day activities on June 17.  Individuals across the country will âDump the Pumpâ and ride public transportation on the 5th annual National Dump the Pump Day. Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), which is partnering with the National Defense Resource Council (NRDC) and the Sierra Club this year, the National Dump the Pump Day is a public awareness day that highlights the benefits of public transportation, two of which are saving money and promoting energy independence.  For more information on the 5th annual National Dump the Pump Day, click here.
The top 20 cities with the highest transit ridership are ranked in order of their transit savings based on the purchase of a monthly public transit pass and factoring in local gas prices for June 16, 2010 and the local monthly unreserved parking rate.
Taking public transportation provides a safe and affordable way for individuals and families to cut costs, according to APTA. In addition, local public transit offers a travel option that has an immediate positive impact in reducing an individualâs overall carbon footprint while helping reduce Americaâs dependence on foreign oil.
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Many will reap the savings benefit with more than 120 public transportation systems participating in the National Dump the Pump Day activities on June 17.  Individuals across the country will âDump the Pumpâ and ride public transportation on the 5th annual National Dump the Pump Day. Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), which is partnering with the National Defense Resource Council (NRDC) and the Sierra Club this year, the National Dump the Pump Day is a public awareness day that highlights the benefits of public transportation, two of which are saving money and promoting energy independence.  For more information on the 5th annual National Dump the Pump Day, click here.
The top 20 cities with the highest transit ridership are ranked in order of their transit savings based on the purchase of a monthly public transit pass and factoring in local gas prices for June 16, 2010 and the local monthly unreserved parking rate.
Taking public transportation provides a safe and affordable way for individuals and families to cut costs, according to APTA. In addition, local public transit offers a travel option that has an immediate positive impact in reducing an individualâs overall carbon footprint while helping reduce Americaâs dependence on foreign oil.
Read the Full Article Here
