Alexandria Transit Company (DASH), in partnership with the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), are encouraging citizens to ride DASH, the King Street Trolley and/or other modes of public transportation to take them where they need to go in an effort to “Dump the Pump and Ride Public Transit.”
With the continued fluctuation of gas prices, DASH will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the eleventh annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 15.
Having started in June 2006 when gas prices were $3 per gallon, this national day emphasizes that public transportation is a convenient travel option that also helps people save money. According to the April APTA Transit Savings Report, individuals in a two-person household can save an average of more than $9,823 annually by downsizing to one car.
Additionally, public transportation is a cornerstone of local economies in urban, suburban, and rural communities. In fact, a public transportation helps to make a community economically prosperous and competitive. Every $1 invested in public transportation generates approximately $4 in economic
Dump the Pump and Win. DASHers are invited to submit a picture of themselves ‘dumping the pump’ and riding DASH or the King Street Trolley on June 15. Riders should upload photos of themselves riding to DASH’s Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages, along with the hashtag #DTPDASH to be automatically entered into a drawing to win a DASH Pass good for unlimited rides on DASH for an entire month.
DASH is asking riders to contribute to the regional economy, help preserve our environment and save time and money by “dumping the pump.”
