While Mother Nature Turns Up the Heat, Public Transit Can Help Keep Your Wallet Cool  Washington, D.C. –The dog days of summer have arrived. You are running between vacations and family activities and now your wallet is feeling the heat.  One way to help alleviate the strain on your bank account is to take […]
Dump the Pump and Ride Public Transit to Save Money Washington, D.C. – This June 16th marks the 11th National Dump the Pump Day. You can join scores of Americans who will dump the pump and turn to public transportation. It isn’t just smart for June 16th; it makes sense to pass by the gas
Nearly 2.6 billion trips were taken on U.S. public transportation in the first quarter of 2016, according to a report released today by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), representing a slight increase of 0.4 percent. Rail ridership saw significant increases, with light rail showing the largest increase of 3.0 percent. “On a national level,
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46.9 percent of U.S. Public Transit Buses Use Alternative Fuels or Hybrid Technology  The public transportation industry is an industry committed to using environmentally-friendly technologies and practices. Every year, 37 million metric tons of carbon emissions and 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline are saved due to public transportation use in the United States. The
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Americans Took 10.6 Billion Trips on Public Transportation in 2015 Americans took 10.6 billion trips on public transportation in 2015, the third highest annual ridership in ten years, according to a report released today by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Compared to public transit ridership in 2014, there was a small overall decline
Savings Bloom When You Ride Public Transit  Washington, D.C. – You might be wrapped up in the blooming flowers at the beginning of spring, but you can watch your savings bloom year-round when you switch to public transportation. These savings, unlike your garden flowers won’t go dormant once the weather turns colder. Public transportation
Add Public Transportation to Your New Year Resolutions and Get Healthy Physically and Fiscally Washington, D.C. Is getting more exercise one of your New Year resolutions? If so, you can get in a little extra workout with the walk to and from public transportation while saving money. Taking public transit is a healthier way to
Alternative Fuel Tax Credit is Also Renewed for Two Years (2015-2016) by the House With the passage of the tax legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives today, the commuter benefit for public transportation riders is one step closer to receiving permanent parity with the parking benefit. If the Senate votes for the tax extension
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Voters Value Public Transportation – 71 Percent of Transit Measures Passed November 3 By a passage rate of 71 percent, voters across the country voted for pro-transit measures as 10 of 14 local and statewide public transit-related ballot initiatives were approved on November 3. The Salt Lake County, UT, ballot measure is currently too close
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Saving Money by Taking Public Transportation is a Great Halloween Treat Washington, D.C. Halloween brings out mounds of candy, costumed characters, and a chance to visit with your neighbors. Taking public transit is like getting the treat of more money in your pocket withoug having to perform an elablorate trick. The annual savings is $9,370
