Why use public transportation?It’s easy to conceptualize why public transportation is environmentally friendly. If thirty people take one bus, there are thirty less cars on the road. A bus uses more gasoline than most cars, but not more than thirty cars would use. What you may not know is the actual impact of public transportation on the environment. This 2002 study and this 2015 study provide many important findings and trends related to public transportation. Some highlights from these papers:
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Hartford transportationHartford residents and those living in the surrounding areas have many options for public transportation. Union Station offers transportation by rail, bus, or taxi, and Amtrak can take you all over the country. A bike share program is still in the works—if this interests you, you can reach out with questions or encouragement here.
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