Dump the Pump on Thursday June 18th

Hello everyone: Are you tired of paying skyrocketing prices at the gas pump? In these tough economic times everyone is looking to save wherever they can. Using public transportation is one of the best alternatives to beat high gas prices. On Thursday, June 18th Broward County will join transit systems across the county to celebrate National Dump the Pump Day. The day is designed to encourage people to get out of their cars and ride public transportation to raise awareness of the financial benefits of transit. Public transportation has the ability to save people money, conserve gasoline, and reduce the harmful greenhouse gases emitted into our environment. It has been reported that households with two workers and one car that use public transportation save $6,200 every year, compared to a household with no access to public transportation. To find the most direct bus route to take to your office or school, go to http://www.google.com/intl/en/landing/transit/#mdy. This is a great tool that will tell you ALL the information you will need to effectively utilize public transportation for your commute. We would love to hear about your experience. South Florida Commuter Services is asking that you contact them at http://1800234ride.com/ and share your thoughts. I hope you join thousands of other South Floridians in Dumping the Pump! Kristin Kristin Jacobs, Commissioner Broward County, District 2 954-357-7002