Public Transportation Reduces Greenhouse Gases and Conserves Energy

• is estimated to reduce CO2 emissions by 37 million metric tons annually.

• saves fuel, reduces an individual’s carbon footprint, and reduces congestion.

• provides an immediate option individuals can take to reduce their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

• use by a solo commuter switching his/her commute from a private vehicle can reduce CO2 emissions by 20 pounds per day—more than 4,800 pounds in a year.

• use saves the U.S. the equivalent of 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline annually—more than 11 million gallons of gasoline per day.

• provides an affordable alternative to driving. Households that use public transportation save an average of $6,251 every year.

• ridership has increased 30% since 1995, with more than 10 billion trips taken annually.

• is a national priority that should be specifically targeted by climate change and energy legislation. We all have a stake in expanding public transportation use.