Prince William residents are encouraged to take the bus tomorrow as part of the fifth annual Dump the Pump Day.
Bus rides won’t be free, but the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission encourages you to tell a friend about Dump the Pump Day, and then to ride your bike to the bus stop Thursday where you can take local OmniLink buses around Prince William, OmniRide buses to points north, and PRTC’s Metro Direct and Tysons Express buses.
“Participating in Dump the Pump Day will give people the chance to save money while making a statement in support of public transportation and its ability to help our country save the enviroment and reduce its reliance on oil. As an added bonus, those who share their commutes can reach their destinations sooner by traveling in HOV lanes,” said PRTC’s Christine Rodigo.
OmniRide buses use the HOV lanes on Interstate 95 and 395 to reach their destinations, which normally allow them to travel faster than cars in the regular travel lanes.
Public transportation is estimated to save the U.S. an estimated 4.2 billion gallons of gas each year, Rodrigo added.
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