How About Free Food for a Year?

By Larry West, About.com Guide   July 9, 2011

How would you like to have free food for a year and help the planet? It's easy. Just trade in your car for a bus pass.

According to the American Public Transportation Association, families that use public transportation--and either walk or ride bicycles for short trips--can save more money than the average U.S. household spends on food every year.

By parking your car and switching to public transportation you'll also reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and you'll be much safer. Riding a bus is 79 times safer than riding in an automobile, and riding a train or subway is even safer. Learn more.

