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Cost Savings

Ridesharing can cut costs by 50% or more, an average savings of $150 per month. You save on gas, tires, maintenance, and parking. You save the environment too because fewer cars on the road means less exhaust fumes and other pollutants. Whether you choose to vanpool, carpool, bicycle, walk, or take the bus, sharing the ride is a very economical way to go.

Commuting Cost Comparison:

TransportationMode

Total Cost

Total Savings for Individual Options

 

 

5 Days/Week 

3 Days/Week

Car Alone*

$3,640

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Carpool(2)

1,820

1,820

1092

Carpool(3)

1,213

2,427

 1,456

Vanpool

780

2,860

 1,716

Bus**

588

3052

 1,831

Bicycling

100

3,540

2,124

Walking

100

3,540

 2,124

*Based on 28 mile round trip commute at $.52/mile, 250 days/year (2006 American Automobile Association figures).

**Based on Metro Monthly Commuter Pass fare of $49