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Commuting with public transit can help improve your health Foothill Transit If you made a New Year’s resolution to get healthier, you may already be struggling to keep it. But it’s Like Page 2.1K likes not too late to make 2016 your healthiest year yet. One simple change can make all the difference: Try Sponsored by getting to work without using your car. Using public transit not only reduces traffic crashes and pollution emissions but also increases physical fitness and mental health. County has plenty of options to help you walk, bike, take the bus or ride the train to work. Make this small change today and see big changes in your quality of life for Foothill Transit years to come. March 8 at 2:09pm Public transit increases personal safety Lowering the chances of a crash may not be the first thing people think of when they commit to improving their health. But Bus-related accidents have only one-twentieth the passenger fatality rates Save the date! of automobile travel. Some transit agencies, such as Foothill Transit, have full-time positions dedicated solely to customer safety. Which means riding public transportation ends up not only being healthier for you, but safer as well.

Using public transit reduces pollution emissions Taking a greener route to work not only improves personal health, but also improves the health of the entire community. The pollution emitted for every mile a person rides on a bus is far less than when riding in a car. This may be one of the best-known benefits of public transportation. That’s why many public transit systems are working to develop even more eco-friendly options. Many local buses use low-emission CNG fuel and some are even zero-emission, like Foothill Transit’s fast-charge electric Ecoliners.

Using public transit increases physical fitness The U.S. Center for Disease Control recommends that adults get at least 22 minutes of moderate physical activity every day. And yet less than half of American adults reach this target. Most public transportation passengers, however, exercise for at least the recommended amount of time while walking to and from their bus stops. Women who get to and from work by any means other than a private vehicle have a body mass index (BMI) 0.7 points lower and weigh five pounds less than women Meet The Planner in April who drive to work. The difference is even greater for men using public transportation, whose BMI is 1 point lower and who weigh nearly seven pounds less than men who drive to work. Give us your feedback on our recent s… Using public transit increases mental health One study showed that social connections were as important to health as exercise and diet. “The longer FOOTHILLTRANSIT.ORG amount of time you spend in a car getting to and from work, the more time pressure you feel and the lower your overall satisfaction with your life,” explains Margo Hilbrecht, Ph.D., an associate director of research for the Canadian Index of Wellbeing. “It is not just the amount of time you spend commuting, it is the quality of the commute and the time you do or don’t have for physical activity. More physical 1 Comment Share activity is associated with a higher level of satisfaction in life. If you put in a full day at work and then have an extended commute, you don’t have a lot of time left to .” Riding the bus is just one way to feel better by getting out of the car and connecting with your fellow commuters.

Reduce financial stress and increase financial stability Tweets by @FoothillTransit Because riding public transportation encourages overall mental and physical well being, it tends to reduce healthcare costs as well. Average annual medical expenditures are 32% lower for people who achieve physical activity targets than for those who don’t. Public transit can also lessen financial burdens like car payments, gas prices, and parking. If you’d like to see how much money you could save by commuting on the bus, try Foothill Transit’s Trip Cost Calculator.

Residents of San Gabriel Valley who commute to Los Angeles can take advantage of Foothill Transit’s Commuter Express service, including their newest Commuter Express Line 496 from Azusa. For help planning your next trip, speak with a friendly Foothill Transit Customer Service Representative by visiting one of their Transit Stores, calling 1-800-RIDE-INFO (743-3463), or connecting on social By February, New Year’s resolutions are getting much harder to keep. Real life settles in and all those media. promises made to finally start saving money can feel a bit unrealistic. That’s why it’s important to set #CommuterLife #SGV #Pomona

small, manageable goals. That way, as the new year goes on, so does your resolution.

There are lots of small, easy ways to start saving money. Start by changing the way you do one, simple thing. For instance, taking public transit rather than driving can reduce expenses in a number of surprising ways.

AAA estimates that the average cost per mile of driving a car is about $0.58. For a 20-mile round-trip Copyright © The San Gabriel Valley Tribune Copyright notice Privacy Policy Site Map Digital First Media commute by car, that works out to $11.60. Compared to that amount, taking public transit is often much less expensive. Gas money is the most obvious expense of owning a car, but there are quite a few other hidden costs to driving as well. For example:

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Time is precious. That’s why it’s important to make every minute count, whether that means catching up on emails, going last-minute birthday present shopping, or even just taking in the scenery. These five productivity tips will help you make the most out of your public transit ride.

1. Tackling the to-do list The most productive people know to never put off anything that can be done in less than two minutes. A bus ride is the ideal time to answer emails, listen to old voicemails, or skim the latest industry articles online. Crossing off those less time-consuming items from the list is a great way to start the day off right.

2. A relaxation routine Decision-making is like a muscle. The more it gets used, the more time it needs to recover. A public transit commute gives people a break from making all those small driving decisions. Instead of thinking about where the next turn is or if that parking space is big enough, commuters can just sit back and relax, sleep, or even meditate.

3. Getting in the zone while zoning out Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to stop thinking about it. The bus ride to and from work can be the perfect time to silence cell phones and disconnect for some creative time. Riders can bring a book to read, a sketchbook for ideas and drawings, or even certain crafting projects, like crochet.

4. An office with a view Increasing the amount of natural light exposure can lead to higher energy levels during the workday and better sleep rhythms at night. Just the short walk to and from the bus stop can provide a daily sunlight and productivity boost.

Copyright © The San Gabriel Valley Tribune Copyright notice Privacy Policy Site Map Digital First Media 5. No more last-minute worries A key to better time management is to focus on one thing for a limited amount of time. The commute is a great opportunity to choose a specific task or activity – especially one that’s been put off repeatedly – and get serious about accomplishing it.

Take advantage of all the spare time you’ll have when you start riding public transit like Foothill Transit’s Commuter Express Lines today.

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Introducing the new Azusa Intermodal Transit Center Give your car a break. The brand new Azusa Intermodal Transit Center makes it easier than ever to connect to Lines 185, 280 and the new Commuter Express Line 496, featuring one-stop rides into the heart of Downtown LA. Find out how to leave both your car and your cares behind at foothilltransit.org.

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