OCTA will host a June 16 event to thank customers for dumping the pump
June 13, 2011
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is encouraging people to Dump the Pump the week of June 13 by leaving their car at home and trying out other forms of transportation.
Riders can log on to www.octa.net/dumpthepump until June 17 and pledge to Dump the Pump by choosing not to drive solo and instead take the bus or train, carpool, ride a bike, walk or telecommute. Those who pledge will have a chance to win prizes such as American Express and Starbucks gift cards and be eligible to receive a one-day bus pass by participating in a trivia game.
The American Public Transportation Association sponsors the national Dump the Pump program, which started in June 2006 when gas prices were $3 a gallon. This national day emphasizes that public transportation is a great travel option that also helps people save money.
According to the latest APTA Transit Savings Report, individuals in a two-person household in Southern California can save on average nearly $11,000 annually by downsizing to one car.
OCTA’s week-long promotion will wrap up with a rider appreciation event from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., Thursday, June 16 at the Anaheim train station, 2150 E. Katella Ave. OCTA officials will be on hand to thank current customers and welcome new riders.
