1. Annoyed by high gas prices? Open your eyes to options available. Cheaper Transportation for Jefferson County Commuters

2. People need to have fuel, so they are willing to pay high prices to get it Fuel is a necessity People can’t stop living- they must work, eat

3. The reason prices aren’t going down: Hurricanes reduce refining capacity Dependency on foreign oil Quite possibly the War in Iraq Much of our economy depends on fossil fuels to operate

4. What alternatives are there? Public transportation Carpooling Hybrid vehicles Alternate fuels and fuel additives

5. Advantage of Traveling by Train –1.Cost is cheaper –MARC train from Duffield to Washington D.C. ($67.50 ten trip ticket) –MARC train from Harpers Ferry to Silver Spring ($60.00 per ten trip ticket) –2.Convenience –Less stress –Easy parking –Links to the bus and metro –Ability to relax and/or socialize –Schedules and ticket purchasing available online

6. Advantage of Bus transportation Cost: Bus service from Leesburg to the Pentagon at $ 40.00 for a ten trip ticket vs. a 36 mile driving commute (*1.44 x 3 x 10) at $ 43.20 per week Bus service from Purcellville to the Pentagon at $ 40.00 ten trip ticket vs. a 49 mile driving commute (*2 x 3 x 10) at $ 60.00 per week Quicker due to HOV lane usage Stress free reading and relax while riding

7. Hybrids The average hybrid gets roughly 10 more miles to each gallon of gas compared to a gas powered vehicle Hybrids come with most of the same options More companies are offering hybrid vehicles Tax incentives Less pollution Some have more horsepower

8. Carpools and Vanpools Save on fuel and wear and tear on your vehicle Available usage of HOV lane Socialization and safety Less traffic congestion

11. I.Introduction A.Prices are not going down anytime soon B.Alternatives have to be found

12. II. Public Transportation A.Train B.Bus –1.Costs –2.Convenience –3.Advantages –4.Schedules C.Carpooling –1.Location –2.Costs –3.Advantages

13. III.Hybrid Vehicles A.Models of vehicles –1.Cost –2.Availability –3.Life span –4.Gas Mileage B.Incentives –1.Tax credits in different states