As gas prices soared, Americans jumped on mass transit to save some cash. And despite the plummeting prices these days, mass transit converts seem to be sticking to their new mode of transportation.  Americans rode mass transit in record numbers in the third quarter of this year, according to the Washington Post. Nationwide, the 6.5 percent ridership increase over the same period last year is the largest quarterly increase in public transportation ridership in 25 years. The increase started during the first and second quarter, but the third quarter saw a big decrease in gas prices and a rise in unemployment, which makes the increase notable. 

At the same time, driving continued to decline. Americans drove 4.4 percent less (11 billion fewer miles) in September compared to the previous September. 

Minnesota's transit increases are above the national average. Check out the stats below.