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Regional Transit riders in Sacramento can get a free trip Wednesday to help celebrate Earth Day with a print-out or screenshot of a flier.<\/p>\n
Bailey Stover<\/p>\n
Sacramento Bee file<\/p>\n
Sacramento\u2019s Regional Transit agency is offering free bus and light rail rides Wednesday in honor of Earth Day, officials said.<\/p>\n
\u201cTransportation is one of the largest contributors to air pollution<\/a>, with single occupancy vehicles creating a significant share of emissions,\u201d the agency said in a Monday news release. \u201cBy opting for public transit, even for a single trip, riders can make a meaningful impact on air quality and help build a healthier region.\u201d.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/p>\n How to ride free on Earth Day<\/p>\n Print or screenshot this promotional flier<\/a> from the Regional Transit website.<\/p>\n Present the flier to operators when boarding a bus or to transit agents aboard light rail, officials said.<\/p>\n \u201cEnjoy unlimited travel on SacRT fixed-route bus and light rail,\u201d the agency said. It also encouraged riders to bring a friend.<\/p>\n The flier is only valid for regular, fixed-route buses on Wednesday, April 22, during normal hours of operation.<\/p>\n \u201cThis Earth Day, make a difference by choosing a cleaner way to travel. Leave the car at home and try transit fare-free, you might just discover a better solution to your daily commute,\u201d the agency said.<\/p>\n You can plan your free trip<\/a> online.<\/p>\n What to know about Earth Day<\/p>\n Earth Day began in 1970<\/a> and has become \u201cthe largest secular day of protest in the world,\u201d the Earth Day website said.<\/p>\n In 2020, more than 1 billion people took part in the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.<\/p>\n