Metro Invites Houston to Dump the Pump

June 18 marks 10 years of National "Dump the Pump" Day and Metro is asking Houstonians to show their transit independence by ditching their cars for the day to ride with Metro.

For some public transportation users, high gas prices and traffic congestions are reasons to leave their cars parked at home.  For others, it is a quality of life choice.  These commuters enjoy stress-free travel and also contribute to reducing our nation’s carbon footprint. 

Using public transit is a great way to save money.  The latest American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Transit Savings Report shows that a two-person household  can save an average of more than $9,400 annually by downsizing to one vehicle.