With the continued fluctuation of gas prices, Concord Area Transit (CAT) announced that it will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the 10th annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 18 and offer free rides. The slogan of this year’s National Dump the Pump Day is “Dump the Pump. Ride Public Transit.”
Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2015 National Dump the Pump Day is a day that encourages people to ride public transportation and to take them where they need to go, instead of driving a car. Started in June 2006 when gas prices were $3 per gallon, this national day emphasizes that public transportation is a convenient travel option that also helps people save money. According to the April APTA Transit Savings Report, inpiduals in a two-person household can save an average of more than $9,394 annually by downsizing to one car.
Additionally, public transportation is a cornerstone of local economies in urban, suburban and rural communities. In fact, public transportation helps to make a community economically prosperous and competitive. Every $1 invested in public transportation generates approximately $4 in economic returns, powering community growth and revitalization.
For questions, please contact the CAT Dispatch at 225-1989 or the Mobility Manager at 225-3295, dispatch@bm-cap.org or mobilitymanager@bm-cap.org. For more info, visit concordareatransit.org.
