Washington, D.C. has a robust public transit system that residents often overlook in favor of cars. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, regular ridership on the Metro decreased, and traffic congestion data shows a growing reliance on cars as a means of transportation. Overreliance on cars can increase carbon dioxide emissions and worsen pollution. According to the city’s Department of Energy & Environment, about one-fourth of DC’s greenhouse gas emissions are from vehicles. This video highlights the importance of using the city’s public transit system instead of driving.