The transit benefit helps millions of Americans keep their hard-earned dollars in their pockets. But the transit benefit isn't just about saving money.
Commuter benefits are helping to reduce traffic congestion in our communities, while also reducing our dependence on foreign sources of energy. When offered commuter benefits, nearly 1 in 5 people shift from single occupancy vehicles to public transportation.
Getting people out of their cars and into public transportation helps conserve billions of gallons of oil. This in turn reduces our dependence on foreign sources of energy. In 2010 alone, the use of public transportation has helped conserve 52 million barrels of oil and $8.4 billion at the pump.
The result: In 2008, Americans took 10.7 billion trips in vanpools and public transportation – that eliminated 802 million hours of delay for drivers, and saved $20 billion in lost time and fuel.
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