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A bus carrying as few as seven passengers is more fuel-efficient than the average single-occupancy vehicle. |
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Walking to work gives you a 20 percent less chance of getting breast cancer, a 30 percent less chance of getting heart disease and a 50 percent less chance of diabetes. |
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Nearly 50 percent of workers describe their commutes as unsatisfying or stressful and 36 percent say they would be willing to take a 10 percent pay cut or more for a shorter commute. |
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100 bicycles can be produced for the same energy and resources it takes to build one medium-sized automobile. |
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Traffic jams in the 29 major cities cost commuters an estimated $24.3 billion each year. |
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125 people carpooling in pairs for two weeks saves 581 gallons of gasoline, 77 pounds of hydrocarbons, 575 pounds of carbon monoxide and 11,450 pounds of carbon dioxide. |
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A seven-person vanpool keeps about 10 pounds of hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides from going into the air each day. |
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Riding a bike to work can make you more fit, more alert and more relaxed. |
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The average motorist must work 300 hours per year to pay for his or her annual commute. A bicyclist only has to work about 30 hours per year to operate his or her bike.
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A typical commuter who switches from driving alone to using commuter alternatives saves more than $800 a year in transportation expenses. |
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