Public Transportation Takes Us There
Public Transportation Takes Us There

Public transportation plays a significant role in finding solutions to the numerous challenges facing America today. Whether it's more jobs, a cleaner environment, energy independence or a better quality of life, public transportation takes us there. Join our new campaign now to find out more!

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  • From 1995 through 2008, public transportation ridership increased by 38%—a growth rate higher than the 14% increase in U.S. population and higher than the 21% growth in the use of the nation’s highways over the same period.

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Riding Public Transit Saves Individuals $9,215 Annually

Transit riders now save $715 more per year compared to last year at this time as the cost of gas has increased $0.77 per gallon

Individuals who ride public transportation can save on average $9,215 annually based on the March 3, 2010 national average gas price and the national unreserved monthly parking rate. Compared to last year at this time, the average cost per gallon of gas was $1.933 which is $0.77 less than the current price of gas at $2.703 per gallon. The total savings as compared to last year at this time equates to an increase of an additional $715 in savings per year for transit commuters.

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood discusses the rebuilding of America's infrastructure and the future of high-speed rail.

Congress Gets Project Lists for Jobs Bill: $15B for Transit, $48B for Roads

As Democrats in both chambers of Congress work on drafting new economic recovery legislation, they now have a preliminary list of how much spending can be set in motion on short notice: $15 billion for transit projects and $48 billion for highway projects.


House Transport Panel Head Seeks $69 Billion in New Spending

House Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar on Wednesday called for at least $69 billion in new federal spending on highway and transit projects, a bid to use a second stimulus bill to address a looming shortfall in transportation funding.


Obama Administration Seeks Federal Regulation of Nation's Subways

Brushing aside tradition, the Obama administration is pushing for federal authority to regulate the nation's subway and light commuter rail systems following last summer's subway crash in Washington, D.C., that left nine people dead.

Next week, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will formally ask Congress to give his department authority to regulate and oversee those rail systems, a move that some Republicans on Capitol Hill worry is another alarming example of an ever-expanding federal government.


Woman Breaks Gas Pump's Heart to Win First Place in "Dump the Pump" Nationwide Video Contest

WASHINGTON, DC - What do a jilted gas pump, an upbeat musical depiction of the joys of avoiding traffic and an inspiring call to action to save the planet have in common? These are the winners of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) "Dump the Pump" transit rider-generated online video contest. Participants were asked to create a video that demonstrated why they were "dumping the pump" in favor of using public transportation.

Bob Richardson of Portland, Oregon, the first place winner created a high-quality video which depicts a familiar scene of a woman dumping a significant other. In this scene however, she is leaving the gas pump behind for a more attractive suitor - her local public transit system.


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450,000 Jobs Now: Public transportation projects will put people to work building America's future.

Public transportation projects will put people to work building America's future.

More than $15 billion in public transit projects are ready to go and should be included in any jobs legislation. These projects will help re-energize America's hard hit construction and manufacturing sectors with investments that will benefit the nation for years.

Whether it's more jobs or a revitalized economy, public transportation takes us there.

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