Benefits of Public Transportation

Public transit provides numerous benefits for the environment and helps eliminate the high costs of owning and operating a personal vehicle. The following facts are some examples of how public transit can be a smart move.

Did you know?

• In San Diego, a typical family can save over $9,000 per year if just one person uses public transportation!
  
• Saving one gallon of gas eliminates 19 pounds of carbon emissions.
• Public transportation produces 95% less carbon monoxide for every passenger mile traveled.
• Compared to private vehicles, public transportation produces nearly 50% less carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide per passenger mile.
• U.S. public transportation systems save 1.4 billion gallons of gasoline annually, the equivalent of 108 million cars filling up in a year.
• The Federal Transportation Administration values the total benefits from congestion relief provided by public transit at $19.4 billion annually.
• Urban rail systems can provide more capacity in a 100 foot right-of-way than a 300 foot six-lane freeway.

Use the Commute Calculator below to find out how much you spend on your commute. Then, to save with public transit, visit our online trip planner and plan your trip today!

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