The average cost of a gallon of gas in America today is $3.963. With a pricetag like that, what better time to reconsider how you get around? It may seem next to impossible to cut down on your driving. But check out some small, easy changes that will cut costs, help the environment and more.
1. Get your carpool on. Find coworkers or classmates who live in your area and want to carpool once a week or more. Parents: talk to other parents about sharing rides to school and activities.
2. Bike it or hoof it. If you have plans or errands within a few miles of home, get a little air and save yourself some gas money: bike or walk instead!
3. Bundle trips. If you have to cross town tomorrow, think of other errands you could tackle in that area and save yourself another trip there next week.
4. Ride public transportation twice a week. Whether youre heading to work, school or a friends house, commit to two rides via public transportation per week. Bonus: you’ll get to chill out instead of sitting in traffic!
5. Try out casual carpool. In many cities, casual carpool is a great option that costs little or nothing. Find out the pickup and dropoff spots in your area and give it a try.
6. Don’t circle, just park. Is your strategy to circle in your car a few times, looking for the closest spot? Instead of battling traffic for another 10 minutes, park in the first spot you see and get a little walk in instead.
7. Keep it local. If you’re trying to decide between dinner in the next town or a movie down the street, choose the one closer to home.
8. Pass it on. When making plans with friends, suggest destinations that are closer by where you live. Tell coworkers or classmates about your effort to cut down on driving. Parents: show kids the fun, ease and cost-efficiency of biking early on.
9. Move it. If you’re facing one gnarly commute, consider moving closer to your daily destination. A higher rent and shorter commute could be the more cost effective option.
10. Car share. If you’re ready to take this thing to a whole new level, consider selling your car and using a car share service in your city, or using public transportation. Spouses or roommates: what about sharing one car instead of footing the bill for two?
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