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Increased mobility for more people, jobs and cleaner air most frequently cited benefits, according to a new HNTB survey.
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In the Tuesday general session at the APTA Expo, guest speaker Richard Florida, founder of Creative Class Group and author, says ‘post-crash prosperity’ is possible, but only through investing in a public transportation system that fits a new generation America.
Read More →The 2023 APTA Awards recognize organizations and leaders in the public transportation industry in North America who have demonstrated leadership, are outstanding role models of excellence, and more.
Read More →The survey, conducted by APTA and the Mineta Institute, reflects a continuation of a multi-year trend where nearly three-quarters of Americans consistently support increased investment in public transportation.
Read More →Nearly one in three Americans (32 percent) said their biggest motivator to choose public transportation over driving would be high gas prices.
Read More →The Helsinki metropolitan area public transportation system incorporates a subway, streetcars, commuter trains, buses, ferries and now bike share. All modes of public transportation are included in the regional Journey Planner, which finds the optimal route from point A to point B using all modes of transportation.
Read More →The study shows that each American wastes about eight full working days annually in congestion delays.
Read More →The 2011 conference, held March 12 to 15 in Washington, D.C., also included the inaugural Capitol Hill Summit, where APTA members were urged to visit their elected officials to state their case for both increased and more reliable funding for public transportation.
Read More →A national poll conducted by Wirthlin Worldwide found that 72% of people support the use of public funds for the expansion and improvement of public transportation.
Read More →Drawing on the equity-driven initiatives of 11 transit agencies, the report illustrates the innovative measures being taken to embed equity into public transportation.
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