What is your drive alone commute costing you? What is it costing the environment? Atlanta commuters spend more money on their commute than anyone else in the U.S. Reducing the impact that driving your car has on your wallet and the environment is easier than you think.
Use this Commute Cost & Emissions Calculator to determine your potential financial and environmental benefits from using of alternative transportation.
Average daily roundtrip commute distance (miles):
Enter in your daily mileage to and from your office (if 10 miles one way, enter 20).
Average number of days you drive alone to work per month:
For the days you drive alone, enter 21 if you work a 5-day work week; 19 if you work 9/80; 17 if 4/10.
Enter the dollar amount you typically pay per gallon of gasoline.
Average daily parking cost (if any):
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If you pay monthly, divide by the number of days/month that you work.
Daily tolls (if any):
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Enter GA-400 tolls if applicable.
Estimated cost per mile for maintenance and tires:
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Based on AAA's 2011 estimates.
Here is the cost of your drive alone commute:
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Commute costs (These 2011 AAA figures only cover the most obvious costs of driving: gas, parking, and daily wear and tear.)
Real commute costs (The AAA estimates that when taking into account the real, hidden costs of driving, fuel, maintenance, tires, registration, insurance, depreciation and finance costs, it costs an average of 58.5 cents per mile to
operate your vehicle. Source: AAA's "Your Driving Costs 2011.")
Potential emissions you can reduce by NOT driving alone to work (Based on your commute data)
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Switching to an alternative mode of transportation (such as carpooling, vanpooling, transit, cycling or walking) can reduce your commute costs significantly. Let the experts at Midtown Transportation Solutions help you find a better way. Contact mts@midtownalliance.org or call 404-892-4782.
