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Finding ways to cut back on gasoline usage could help you save hundreds of dollars as gas prices continue to soar.

Here are five things you can do to save gas and money.

1. Use public transportation

Public transportation can help you use less gas and save money.

The Sound Transit light rail system is expanding its reach. Depending on the length of the ride, the Sound Transit link light rail prices range from $2.25 to $3.50.

Traveling without a car is easy and fast with the help of bus systems. Bus fares vary by city. The buses are free in the city. You can check the websites of your city and county for bus transportation offerings.

You can use trains to cut down on using your car. There are stations in cities such as Bellingham, Monroe, Tacoma, Seattle, and more. There are trains on weekdays and weekends.

2. Have groceries and other items delivered to your house

DoorDash, for example, has been delivering meals, groceries, and almost anything you can think of to your house since long before the COVID-19 epidemic. Walmart and Safeway have delivery services. Instead of using your car and driving to multiple stores, use these services who already use their own transportation to pick up your items. Do you need your items in a hurry? You can save a trip to the store by shopping online.

3. If you do drive, drive wisely to use less gas

There are simple decisions you can make with your car to be more fuel efficient. You can increase fuel efficiency by taking care of your car. By rotating your tires and keeping them inflated, you can increase your mileage and help your care run more efficiently. Changes to how you drive can help you use less gas. If you drive at moderate speeds, break gently, not idling, and don't accelerate quickly, you can decrease your gas use.

4. Walk, bike, skate, etc.

If you're going to drive somewhere, consider the distance that could be walked or biked. The choice to walk, skateboard, bike or other human-powered options is healthier. If your commute times will likely increase, you can use map services that estimate travel times by driving, walking, or biking.

5. Carpool

Carpooling and ride-sharing can help limit your gas use. Carpooling with co-workers to the office, taking only one car on a road trip or using one car on group outings with friends can cut down on gas usage and save money. You can cut back on your own gas usage with the help of the apps. Carpools with other customers going in the same direction decreases the amount of cars on the road.

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