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Commuter Average Savings

"Riding public transportation can save an individual an average of $8,691 a year..." Read more

-May 5, 2009 American Public Transportation Association (APTA)

Commuting Cost Comparison
Carpool	Saves you 50% - 75%
Vanpool	Saves you 75% or more
Metrolink	Saves you 50% or more
Bus	$55 a month - you do the math!
Bike	Nearly free & a great workout
Walk	Cheaper than a healthclub!

Your daily commute costs you more than the gas you put in your tank. Your real
cost includes gas, tires, repairs, insurance, and more - but that’s not all. The
environment also pays a price for every car on the road.

Find out what your commute costs and learn about the best commuting options
based on the miles you drive by completing the calculator below!

Simply complete steps 1-6 for your results!
1. Daily round–trip commute in miles:

2. Days per week you drive to work:

3. Vehicle's miles per gallon (MPG):

4. What do you pay for a gallon of gas: $

5. Monthly parking and tolls: $

6. Cost per mile maintenance/tires (AAA - 2009 - 15k miles/year): Preloaded cost based on AAA’s 2009 average vehicle driving cost estimates. Enter alternative values based on your circumstances if desired.

* All cost and emissions numbers are estimates only. These estimates are for general reference and educational purposes only and MUST NOT be relied upon as a source where matters of life and health are concerned. Emissions calculations based on US Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

** If using rideshare lets you own one less vehicle in your household, you would save an average of $5783 in car ownership cost (full-coverage insurance, license, registration, taxes, depreciation and finance charges based on AAA 2009 estimates).