Leonardtown, MD – St. Mary’s County joins the Transportation Association of Maryland (TAM), and other public transportation systems across the country in encouraging citizens to celebrate the 10th Annual National Dump the Pump Day on June 18..
As gas prices continue to fluctuate, everyone is looking for a way to save money. National Dump the Pump Day encourages people to ride public transportation (instead of driving) and save money.
Riding public transit is an economical way to save money, particularly when gas prices are high. The latest APTA (American Public Transportation Association) Transit Savings Report shows that a two person household that downsizes to one car can save, on the average, more than $9,569 a year.
However, public transportation doesn’t just help people save money, it also helps communities grow and prosper. For example, for every $1 invested in public transportation, $4 is returned in economic returns. Mayors know that communities with public transportation are more competitive. So, riding public transportation helps people and their communities!