This Thursday, June 20, is the 8th Annual National Dump the Pump Day sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association. Community Transit will be joining transit agencies from across the country to encourage people to leave their cars at home for the day and instead share the ride to work, school or just for fun!
By riding the bus, vanpooling, carpooling, biking or walking instead of driving alone even a few days a week, drivers can save money, relieve stress and help the environment.
· A two-person household can save more than $9,700 a year by downsizing to one car.
· Every $1 invested in public transportation generates approximately $4 in economic returns.
· Public transportation use in the United States saves 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline annually.
· Using alternatives to driving alone has saved Washington commuters almost 8.3 million gallons of gasoline annually with a fuel savings of nearly $32 million.
· Using an alternative to driving alone just one day per week can reduce your commute costs by 20%.
If you are unsure of what smart transportation options work best for you, visit Community Transit’s website and check out all the great tools we have to make sharing the ride simple.
Trip Planner: Plan your trip by bus or train in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties.
Driving Cost Calculator: See how much money you could save by sharing the ride.
How to Ride: Know before you go! Find out everything you need to know about riding a Community Transit bus.
Also, Community Transit (and everyone’s favorite superhero Oxy Gene) will be joining other regional transit agencies at Westlake Center in Seattle this Thursday from 11:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. to celebrate Dump the Pump. Stop by for prizes, treats and more information on how you can save a fortune by sharing the ride!
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