A single subway line can carry 30,000 passengers in one hour. Ten additional highway lanes would be needed if these riders drove instead. Fewer cars mean less time spent commuting!
New York’s Public Transit Systems Celebrate Earth Day
“Invest in Your Planet – Ride Public
Transit”
Earth Day 2008 is April 22.
At a time of heightened environmental and energy concerns, the New York
Public Transit Association (NYPTA) is urging New Yorkers to take individual
action to insure a sustainable environment for future generations. “Using public transportation is one of the
most effective actions a person can take to actively promote sustainable
environments and communities”, said Scott Sopczyk,
NYPTA President. “Public transportation
offers an immediate alternative for individuals seeking to reduce their energy
use and carbon footprints and delivers far greater benefits than other energy saving
household activities, such as using energy efficient light bulbs or adjusting
thermostats”
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