Source: BTMO
Happy Earth Day from the BTMO! This year marks the 56th annual celebration of sustainability and conservation, with the hope to keep our environment protected for future generations. The theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.”
Our everyday actions can make a significant difference in improving the environment in for our Burbank community, especially transportation choices. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are released into the air and reduce air quality when fossil fuels, like gasoline, are used in vehicles. A single gallon of gasoline produces 8,887 grams CO2, one type GHG, and a gallon of diesel produces 10,180 grams CO2.[1] Practicing sustainable transportation habits is achievable with the transit agencies in Burbank, BurbankBus, LA Metro, LADOT, and Metrolink. Plus, you can ride for free on Earth Day!
BurbankBus
BurbankBus is the local transit agency for the City and fares are typically $1.00 per ride. There are two bus lines, the Pink Route and the Orange Route.
- To ride for free on Earth Day, there are no requirements, just hop on and enjoy the ride!x
LA Metro
LA Metro is the largest transit agency in Los Angeles Count and has bus, rail, and microtransit services, Metro Bike Share and Metro Micro. A typical fare is $1.75 per ride, but the agency is once again celebrating Earth Day with free rides on our buses, trains, Metro Bike and Micro from 3 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, until 3 a.m. Thursday, April 23.
- There is no code requirement for bus and rail
- To redeem free fares for Metro Bike Share, use promo code042226, which can be redeemed multiple times throughout the day.
- The code for free rides on Metro Micro is EARTHDAY26.
LADOT
LADOT has multiple bus services, but Commuter Express bus routes are the only ones to connect to Burbank. Fares are typically $1.50 to $4.25 per ride depending on the zone.
- On Earth Day, there are no requirements to ride the Commuter Express for free.
Metrolink
Metrolink, the regional passenger rail provider, has rail lines that connect throughout Southern California, with three stations in Burbank: Downtown Burbank, Burbank Airport South, and Burbank Airport North. The agency is offering free rides systemwide on Earth Day, and riders can travel on any train line, including the Arrow service.
- No ticket required.
Earth Day is a reminder that protecting our environment doesn’t require huge changes, and small, everyday choices add up. By choosing sustainable transportation options like BurbankBus, LA Metro, LADOT, and Metrolink, we can significantly reduce GHG emissions and improve air quality in our community. With free rides available, it’s the perfect opportunity to try greener ways of getting around. Together, our actions reflect the spirit of this year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” showing that we all play a role in creating a cleaner, healthier future for generations to come.
[1] Greenhouse Gas Emissions from a Typical Passenger Vehicle | US EPA