Save $9,530 Each Year Using Metro
- by Brandon Fuller on Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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See the Light, Take Metro
If you are looking for ways to save serious money, consider switching to public transportation. A report recently released by the American Public Transportation Association claims that Washingtonians who choose public transportation rather than driving around the metro area can save up to $9,530/year or $794/month.
These savings represent the 8th highest possible savings in the nation, based on March 5th gas prices and 2008 parking rates. Nationally, drivers can save $8,498/year by utilizing public transportation.
If you want to calculate your savings by choosing public transportation in DC over driving, check out the Association’s calculator on their website .
The top 10 cities for annual savings through public transportation are:
- Boston — $12,428
- New York — $12,390
- San Francisco — $11,516
- Chicago — $10,497
- Philadelphia — $10,333
- Seattle — $10,274
- Honolulu — $10,033
- D.C. — $9,530
- San Diego — $9,260
- Minneapolis — $9,198
Photo Credit: CC Licensed by Flickr User Webb Zahn
Sphere: Related ContentAbout the Author
Brandon Fuller has written 178 stories on this site.
Brandon Fuller works at the intersection of environmental policy and communications. Currently, he publishes a blog on environmental issues and green living that has been featured in the Washington Post Express, Washingtonian.com, GreenPlanet.com and more. He is also a member of the advisory committee for CarbonFreeDC, a grassroots initiative dedicated to mobilizing DC-area residents to dramatically reduce local carbon emissions. He recently earned a law degree in environmental law and policy and has served as both a Law Clerk and Legislative Assistant for the State of Florida.
