(The following appeared on the 1010 WINS website on June 20.)
NEW YORK — It’s a good day to ditch the car and ride the rails or buses.
1010 WINS AUDIO: John Montone reports:
Thursday is the third annual National Dump the Pump Day, and The American Public Transportation Association wants you to ride public transit more and drive less.
The day is dedicated to raising awareness that riding public transit and how it improves the environment and conserves fuel, according to the American Public Transportation Association.
It also offers drivers the opportunity to dump the high gas prices and support public transit as an important alternative that reduces dependence on foreign oil while reducing pollution, the association says.
Across the nation, 125 public transit systems are participating in the day, including NJ Transit.
NJ Transit will offer those riding today a brochure with transit tips for both new and current commuters and are offering a sweepstakes with the chance to win “Staycation” packages to New Jersey destinations.