Commuter Services of South Central Pennsylvania and local transit agencies are urging commuters to “Dump the Pump” on June 21, and to plan to take transit instead of driving alone to work.

“With growing concerns about gasoline prices, foreign oil dependency and regional air pollution, there could not be a better time to try transit,” said Brandy Heilman, director of Commuter Services.

Transit agencies partnering with Commuter Services and “Dump the Pump Day” include: County of Lebanon Transit Authority; Red Rose Transit Authority (Lancaster); York County Transportation Authority; and Capital Area Transit in Cumberland and Dauphin counties.

Commuters can visit the PaCommuterServices.com website for links to the transit agencies in the region to see what routes are available. Or they can call Commuter Services at 1-866-579-RIDE or their local transit agency for help in identifying routes.

June 21 will be the second national “Dump the Pump” day, with agencies across the United States participating to focus on the cost savings and environmental benefits of transit use. The American Public Transportation Association, whose membership includes nearly 400 public transit agencies, sponsors National Dump the Pump Day.

For information about Dump the Pump, visit the Commuter Services of South Central Pennsylvania website.

6/15/2007