The American Public Transportation Authority has rated Boston the most cost-effective city in which to get rid of your car.The survey, published in a report by the Boston Globe, uses averages to compare the data from a long list of major American cities so it may not be exact, but the survey suggests that Bostonians could save about $13,500 each year by getting rid of their cars.
However, the study only analyzes the monetary savings that stem from reduced spending on gas, insurance and maintenance, but it doesn't factor in the costs of relying on public transportation. Choosing not to drive can often make the commute longer and to some the comfort of driving in their own cars is a factor.
Another piece of information reported by the article is that Massachusetts commuters only drive about 12,000 miles per year but the national average is about 15,000 miles. This suggests that drivers in Massachusetts wouldn't save as much on gas as driversin other states if they got rid of their cars, but parking and car insurance in Boston can both be expensive.
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--Bridget O'Sullivan
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