"Utilizing public transportation is the easiest way to beat high gas prices and alleviate stress associated with California traffic," said Adam Emmer, Burbank's transportation manager.
Burbank is one of many cities and transportation agencies that will be offering free bus rides in support of the effort. Foothill Transit riders can get free coupons by logging onto the agency's Web site at Foothilltransit.org. Ticket coupons are also available at Foothill Transit stores in Claremont, El Monte, Pomona, Puente Hills or West Covina.
Officials with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority estimated that commuters who make a permanent change to public transit or join a carpool or vanpool can save nearly $9,000 annually, based on May gas prices.
The Metro vanpool program includes more than 800 pools. Commuters can receive a $400 per month subsidy to lower the leasing cost of each vehicle. Those interested can find a seat in an existing pool or calculate potential savings at Metro.net.
- Link: Dump the Pump coupon
- Link: Metro vanpool information
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