Jun 18, 2008 10:26 am US/Eastern
RTA: Dump The Pump To Save Money & The Planet
National Dump The Pump Day Is Thursday June 19
Dump The Pump & Possibly Win Cash & Prizes
FORT LAUDERDALE (CBS4) ―
South Floridians tired of paying the painful price at the pump are invited to 'Dump the Pump' for one day to save money and possibly win cash and prizes.
Broward County Transit, Miami-Dade Transit, Palm Tran, South Florida Commuter Services and Tri-Rail have teamed up with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the third annual
National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 19.
Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2008 National Dump the Pump Day encourages people to ride public transportation to save money, conserve gasoline, and help reduce greenhouse gases.
"Using public transportation is one of the best alternatives to beat high gas prices," said Bruno Barreiro, chair of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA). "If gas prices are too high for you, then "dump the pump" and take a bus or a train on June 19."
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.
"Public transportation also has an important role to play in helping to reduce greenhouse gases," added Barreiro. "If you leave your car behind to take public transportation, you will be helping to combat climate change."
As part of South Florida's Dump the Pump campaign, participants will receive a scratch-off card to be eligible for the chance to win $1,000 cash, a 3 day/2 night Hawks Cay Resort getaway for two in the Florida Keys, tickets to Universal Studios Orlando, Dunkin Donuts' gift cards, transit passes and more. The scratch-off cards will be distributed during the morning of June 19 only at select bus and train stations while supplies last.
Click here for a list the stations where the scratch off cards are available.
To plan your trip in support of National Dump the Pump Day or to learn more about all commuter options, call 1-800-234-RIDE or visit
www.1800234RIDE.com.
Click here to plan your trip with the help from the South Florida Regional Transit Trip Planner.
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