(SitNews) Ketchikan, Alaska - Survey results collected from the U.S. Census over a five-year period have given a glimpse into which cities' residents are taking an eco-friendly approach to their daily commutes. SaveOnEnergy.com dug into this data and ranked which areas have the highest percentage of green-minded commuters in the U.S.

Ketchikan was ranked among the top 10 Small Cities in the nation where commuters are using green transportation – carpooling, biking, walking and using public transportation – the most. According to SaveOnEnergy.com, when commuters use these green methods of transportation they can help save money, reduce overall dependence on fuel and improve air quality.

Ketchikan is rated No. 2 most walkable small city, with approximately 11 percent of people walking to get around town. Residents also do a great deal of carpooling, with almost 18 percent sharing rides according to SaveOnEnergy.com.

Cities were ranked by population groups in three categories: Top 10 Large Cities, Top 10 Medium Cities and Top 10 Small Cities. To view the list of cities making the list, click here.

Edited by Mary Kauffman, SitNews

Source of News:

SaveOnEnergy
https://www.saveonenergy.com

 

Representations of fact and opinions in comments posted below are solely those of the individual posters and do not represent the opinions of Sitnews.

SitNews ©2016
Stories In The News
Ketchikan, Alaska

Articles & photographs that appear in SitNews may be protected by copyright and may not be reprinted without written permission from and payment of any required fees to the proper sources. E-mail your news & photos to editor@sitnews.us Photographers choosing to submit photographs for publication to SitNews are in doing so granting their permission for publication and for archiving. SitNews does not sell photographs. All requests for purchasing a photograph will be emailed to the photographer.