INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Senior Resource Association and GoLine Indian River Transit announces it will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the 10th annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 18.
The slogan of this year’s National Dump the Pump Day is “Dump the Pump. Ride Public Transit.”
GoLine is inviting local officials and officers to ride public transportation in their designated city throughout Indian River County on June 18th to encourage others to ride, talk to riders, save money and help the environment.
Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2015 National Dump the Pump Day is a day that encourages people to use public transportation to take them where they need to go, instead of driving a car. 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 $9,394 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 returns, powering community growth and revitalization.
“I encourage everyone to ride public transportation not just on Dump the Pump Day but any day,” said Karen Deigl, President and CEO of GoLine Indian River Transit and Senior Resource Association. “Our community is able to offer a no fare bus system enabling people to save money and have an overall better quality of life.”
GoLine Indian River Transit has partnered with St. Lucie and Martin Counties for Dump the Pump Day. Please visit www.ridetreasurecoast.com for more information.
All interested riders are encouraged to ride public transportation on Dump the Pump Day at no cost throughout all three counties along the Treasure Coast.
For more information about the GoLine Indian River Transit Bus System, visit www.golineirt.com or call (772) 569-0903.
Download the RouteShout application to any smartphone to track buses and arrival times.