Rising Gas Prices Allow Public Transit Riders to Save Average $9,656 a Year

With rising gas prices in 2011, the American Transportation Association found in its Transit Savings Report that riding public transportation can save money.

The report notes that riding public transportation saves, on average $9,656 annually, and up to $805 per month based on the January 5 average national gas price ($3.08 per gallon-reported by AAA) and the national unreserved monthly parking rate.

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