Gas Prices Rise as Commuters Head Back to School and Work  Washington, D.C. – The national average gas price jumped up by 8 cents compared to last month as commuters braced themselves for the return to school and work. The work and school commute signals the end  of summer vacation and means longer traffic […]
Commuters Reduce Their Crash Risk by More Than 90 Percent When Taking Public Transit Instead of Driving Investment in public transit results in cutting a community’s auto crash risk in half The most effective life-saving traffic safety tool for a commuter and a community may be the daily metro transit pass.  A new study
Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) continues to hold monthly public meetings on the second Wednesday of every month. CAT is committed to increasing public involvement in the evolution of transit services for Savannah/Chatham County by providing a convenient and regular time and place for customers and interested citizens to meet with staff and exchange information
Even When Gas Prices Fall, Public Transit is a Money Saver  Washington, D.C. –The price of gasoline has dropped. However, if you think that makes traveling by car more cost effective than taking public transit, you would be wrong. Even with the low fuel prices this summer, riding public transit instead of driving still
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
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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