Angelinos Could Save $10,000 Per Year By Taking Public Transportation
The latest spike in gasoline prices is making an even stronger case for Angelinos to utilize public transportation to save substantial money in today’s tough economic times.
According to The American Public Transportation Association (APTA), L.A. County residents who ride public transportation can save $10,015 per year, or $835 per month by taking public transportation and living with one less car.
The savings amount is based on the overall cost of driving and parking as well as the per gallon price for self-serve regular gasoline as recently reported by AAA. That per gallon price of gas has been heading up in the Southland for more than two weeks.
"Here in Los Angeles, the cost of a monthly transit pass is only $62. Reducing a two-car family to one car and riding Metro Bus and/or Rail lines is one of the best strategies for cutting costs for today’s budget-conscious commuters,” said Metro CEO Art Leahy.
Public transportation provides a safe and affordable way for individuals and families to get around. Public transit also offers a travel option that has an immediate, positive impact in reducing an individual’s overall carbon footprint while helping to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign oil.
APTA’s “The Transit Savings Report” is released monthly by APTA and calculates the average annual and monthly savings for public transit users. For additional transit savings information, visit www.apta.com. Go to www.metro.net for local transit options.