Franklin Transit System Celebrates National Dump the Pump Day on June 16

Franklin Transit has announced that it will join with other public transportation systems nationwide in participation of the 11th Annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 16, 2016 sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Franklin Transit will be providing Free Rides on all Fixed Routes on June 16th.

From urban to suburban to rural communities, public transportation is a vital resource to Americans, and a cornerstone of our nation’s economy and local economies. Public transportation helps to make a community economically competitive. Locally in Franklin, 64% of Franklin Transit’s riders use the service daily to commute to work within the city of Franklin.

“By participating in Dump the Pump Day, we are welcoming new riders and thanking our regular riders who choose to utilize Franklin’s public transit service by offering free rides on all fixed routes,” said Debbie Henry, executive director of The TMA Group.  “Franklin Transit provides affordable, reliable, and for many of our city’s residents, a necessary transportation alternative to driving.”

Riding public transportation is an economical way to save money. The latest APTA Transit Savings Report shows that a two person household that downsizes to one car can save – on the average – more than $9,377 a year. Access to Franklin’s public transportation system gives people transportation to commute to work, go to school, and travel to medical appointments and other appointments.

Public transportation provides personal mobility for people from all walks of life. All Franklin fixed route transit vehicles now have bicycle racks, increasing sustainable transportation connections throughout the Franklin area.