Public transportation plays a significant role in finding smart solutions to the many challenges facing America today, whether its job growth, a cleaner environment, energy independence or an improved quality of life public transportation takes us there..
America’s public transportation systems are a vital part of everyday life, from coast-to-coast, in communities large and small, transit provide services that are the backbone to business and economic centers, allows greater access to schools, healthcare and employment opportunities, while connecting communities.
Now is the time to invest in public transportation. No other investment we make now can do as much for future generations. Whatever the priority, whatever the issue, Public Transportation Takes Us There.
About the Campaign
This campaign supported by APTA members, partners, local coalitions and thousands of advocates, is dedicated increasing federal transit investment to provide Americans solutions to the problems we are facing today.
The campaign is based on the following principles.
- Investment means jobs. For every $1 invested in public transportation, $4 is generated in economic returns. Every $1 billion invested in public transportation creates and supports 36,000 jobs. Simply put, public transportation creates jobs and stimulates our economy.
- More access to public transit means less dependence on foreign oil. Public transportation saves 900,000 automobile fill-ups each day. That’s 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline saved.
- Public transportaion is a smart choice for the environment. Public transportation saves 37 million metric tons of CO2 annually. Individually, there may be no better choice for reducing your personal carbon footprint: switching to public transportation reduces individual carbon emissions by 20 pounds per day or 4,800 pounds per year.
- Public transportation improves your quality of life. Each year, public transportation saves 785 million of hours in travel time, which in turn, reduces stress and decreases congestion on our busy roadways. No matter where you live, in a city, suburb, or beyond, there are public transportation choices you can call on.
Campaign Materials