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Dump the pump and save money on fuel this National Dump the Pump Day! Give your car a break and opt for sustainable transport options.
Show your support for public transportation on National Dump the Pump Day on June 17! This special day was created in 2006 to encourage people to leave their cars at home and use public transportation instead. The goal is to reduce emissions, traffic congestion, and the dependence on oil while raising awareness of the economic benefits of using alternative forms of transportation.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Start of Environmental Movement</div><div class='timeline-text'>April 22, 1970 marked the first Earth Day in the United States, sparking increased awareness around sustainability and providing the foundation for initiatives like Dump the Pump Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Impact of Oil Crisis</div><div class='timeline-text'>The energy crisis catalyzed a debate about dependency on fossil fuels following the price of oil quadrupled due to political instabilities in the Middle East.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Turn of the Century Perspectives</div><div class='timeline-text'>As fear of global warming grew more prevalent, so did calls for alternate sustainable methods of transportation, reinforcing the need for days like Dump the Pump Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of National Dump The Pump Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) established National Dump the Pump Day on June 17 to promote the use of public transportation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growing Participation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hundreds of public transportation organizations across the country started to participate in National Dump the Pump Day, leading to increased awareness of this day's message.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pandemic Impacts</div><div class='timeline-text'>Despite the COVID-19 pandemic affecting public transportation, National Dump the Pump Day remained an important platform to discuss sustainable alternatives to personal car usage.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Ride a bike</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take advantage of the nice weather and ride your bike around town. This is a great way to get some exercise, reduce your carbon footprint, and save money.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Walk or run</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you can, walk or run to your destination. Not only does this help the environment but it's a great way to stay active and healthy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Carpool</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize carpools with your family, friends, or co-workers to get where you need to go without having to drive your own car.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Public transportation</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the bus or train instead of driving your car. It's often cheaper than driving and you don't have to worry about traffic or parking.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Rent a car</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Consider renting a car when you need one instead of owning one. This is a great way to save money on maintenance costs and fuel.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Saving money</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By relying on alternatives to driving to get around, such as public transportation or carpooling, you can save a lot of money that would otherwise be going towards buying fuel and maintaining a vehicle. It also helps reduce your carbon footprint, meaning fewer harmful emissions being released into the atmosphere.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Helping the environment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Automobiles have a significant environmental impact due to the production of greenhouse gases during operation. Each gallon of gasoline burned produces almost 20 pounds of carbon dioxide. By reducing our dependence on cars we can reduce pollution, resulting in healthier air quality for everyone.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Improving health</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Apart from saving money and helping the environment, leaving the car at home and opting for more active forms of transportation like walking or biking has major health benefits. It gets you outside, improves balance and coordination, increases cardiovascular strength, lowers stress levels and even burns calories!</p></div></div>
National Dump the Pump Day is celebrated on June 17 every year. In 2024, National Dump the Pump Day will fall on a Monday.
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