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Riding public transportation and living with one less car in a household can save an individual $8,670 a year, based on the April 8 national average gas price and the unreserved monthly parking rate, according to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).

Gas prices are up 10 cents this month, compared to last month. However, new 2009 AAA data reports that due to the increase of car ownership costs, the amount an individual can save by taking public transportation has increased more than an additional $100 each year.

To calculate your individual savings with or without car ownership, go to www.publictransportation.org.

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