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Think you have little control when it comes to getting stuck in traffic? High gas prices got you feeling a financial pinch at the pump? Think there’s nothing you can do? Think again!

Trip chaining and route planning are two easy and practical ways to become more travel savvy that can save you time and money.

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Beat rising gas prices: try trip chaining

Trip chaining, or combining errands, is more practical than most people think. It’s about thinking ahead, planning errands, finding the best route to take and getting everything done in a single trip.

Just about all of us have trip chained to some extent, and some people are no doubt old pros. And as trip chaining becomes part of your regular routine, just add up how much you’ll save in time and gas.

Here are some great trip-chaining resources:

Trip Chaining List Generator- Make a list and plan your route—you'll save a lot more than just time.

Trip Chaining Success Stories

Top 10 ways to trip chain [PDF]

Check out the top 10 ways to start trip chaining today.

Route planning resources

Want to get where you need to go faster? Check out these useful free route planning resources to find out where the closest stores are to your home and work and get directions on how to get there.

• Google Maps
• MapQuest
• MSN Maps and Directions
• Quest Dex Online
• Yahoo Maps

Traffic Alerts

Sick of finding yourself unexpectedly stuck in traffic? Want to know when to take alternate routes?

• Tripcheck.com (free)- Your one-stop shop for information on traveling Oregon’s mayor highways and byways. Check out road conditions using ODOT’s online traffic cameras and access travel alerts.

• Traffic.com (free with registration)- Get the most current traffic reports for your own travel routes via e-mail and/or text message. Traffic.com’s Jam Factor can also tell you on a magnitude scale the traffic intensity of your routes. Plus, traffic alerts provided by Traffic.com can tell you when to take alternate routes or delay your travel.

• BeatTheTraffic.com (subscription required)- Create customized routes to where you need to go and find alternate routes when traffic congestion gets bad. BeatTheTraffic.com can also let you know how much time it will take to make it to your destination using real-time traffic data.

Fuel Use Sites

• Fueleconomy.gov (free)- Need another car? Check out the Fuel Consumption Guide from the U.S. Department of Energy and EPA before you buy.

• Oregon Air Quality index The AQI is an index for reporting daily air quality. It tells you how clean or polluted your air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for you.

• Portlandgasprices.com (free with registration)- This site can help you keep track of your fuel expenses and fuel economy.

• RoadTripAmerica.com (free service)- Calculate your fuel costs by trip length/mileage and fuel cost, plus other useful

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