0
The Rising Environmental Cost of Driving Alone
Transportation accounts for more than 30 percent of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions. According to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), public transportation in the United States saves approximately 1.4 billion gallons of gasoline and about 1.5 million tons of carbon dioxide annually. Yet only 14 million Americans use public transportation daily while 88 percent of all trips in the United States are made by car---and many of those cars carry only one person.
Added Benefits of Public Transportation
Consider these other benefits of public transportation:
- Energy independence---According to Treehugger.com, if just one in 10 Americans used public transportation daily, U.S. reliance on foreign oil would decrease 40 percent.
- Safety---Riding a bus is 79 times safer than riding in an automobile, and riding a train or subway is even safer.
- Health---Studies have shown that people who use public transportation regularly tend to be healthier than people who don't, because of the exercise they get walking to and from bus stops, subway stations and their homes and offices.
- Cost savings---According to an APTA study, families that use public transportation can reduce their household expenses by $6,200 annually, more than the average U.S. household spends on food every year.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoPublic Transport reduces damage to the environment.
Different types of public transport are buses, trains and boats.
One bus emits far fewer fumes than twenty cars
Public transport is safer than cars.
No need to find parking spaces at your destination.
Eases congestion, reduces emissions.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoFor government it gives them more money and control over people.
For regular people, it will probably save gas expense and you don't have to worry about parking spaces and parking fees.
Also if you don't have your own vehicle, it gives you a way to get around.
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoBecause it costs more to drive your own car because of gas, and if you take a taxi or bus you only have to tip the driver a small amount
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago- enhances personal opportunities
- saves fuel, reduces congestion
- save money
- reduces carbon footprint
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoToo many people on public transport due to car expenses and too lazy to bike.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Public transportation such as the trolley and subways?
Public transportation is any transportation that a mass amount of people can use for a fee.
What did Saint Peter use for transportation?
Peter used his feet for transportation. Public transportation did not exist at the time.
Why should you have public transportation?
Reduces traffic and vehicle emissions
Do more people in Norway use cars or public transportation?
They use both.
Do they drive cars or use public transportation in Finland?
Both.
Should Public transport prices be reduced?
The prices of public transportation are based on operating and upkeep costs vs. use. Chances are, it's actually LESS expensive than it should be, as public transport services are almost always subsidized by public (taxpayer) funds.
How do you use a bus?
It's public transportation. You would use it as an alternate means to private transportation in order to get you from one location to another.
Are cars used as transportation in china?
Yes, but most Chinese residents use bikes or public transportation.
What kind of transportation do people use in Armenia?
Public transportation like buses, minibuses, subways,taxis or cars.
What types of public transportation is available in Orlando?
There are a number of different types of public transportation available in Orlando. One can use a taxi, bus and rail services when in Orlando. Cars can also be hired if one does not wish to use public transport.
Why does the secret service discourage the president's use of public transportation?
It is incredibly hard to make sure that public transportation is secure, especially if the President decides that he wants to do use the subway or some other type of public transportation on short notice. The job of the secret service detail assigned to the President is to insure that he remains safe so the use of unsecured transportation lessens their ability to to do their job effectively.
How do you capitalize this sentence to help prevent pollution people could walk ride bikes and use public transportation?
To help prevent pollution people could walk, ride bikes and use public transportation.
