Traffic & Transit
Drive Less Somerset 2019: Reduce Solo Rides For June
The initiative has so far reduced solo trips by 205,000 miles, the township says.
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — June is around the corner and that means it's time for Drive Less Somerset, the county's initiative to reduce solo driving and boost public transportation and carpooling.
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Participants can take the pledge and get the info they need to begin tracking their driving.
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Visit the Ride Wise website to get more information and to participate.
So far, Bridgewater said, the program has reduced 205,000-plus drive-alone miles and over 5,000 solo vehicle trips.
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