Benefits of Public Transit

Public transportation in the United States is a crucial part of the solution to the nation’s economic, energy, and environmental challenges - helping to bring a better quality of life. In increasing numbers, people are using public transportation and local communities are expanding public transit services. Every segment of American society - individuals, families, communities, and businesses - benefits from public transportation.

• For every dollar communities invest in public transportation, approximately $4 is generated in economic returns.
• 1.1 million jobs are created or sustained annually.
• 50,000 jobs result from the productivity gains of $1 billion in federal investment.
• $66 billion in business sales are generated each year.
• Every $10 million in capital investment in public transportation yields $30 million in increased business sales.
• From 2006-2011, residential property values performed 42 percent better on average if they were located near public transportation with high-frequency service.
• Public transportation is a $57 billion industry that puts people to work – directly employing nearly 400,000 people and creating hundreds of thousands of private-sector jobs.
• $9.5 billion in local, state, and federal tax revenue are generated each year.

Cost Savings- Fuel Saving Calculator

Going Green- Carbon Savings Calculator

Calculate how much money you can save by taking public transportation instead of driving. By linking on the Fuel Savings Calculator below, you may set variables for the price of gas and the length of your regular round trip to match the current price of gas in your community and the number of miles your typically drive.

Calculate Your Carbon Reduction by Taking Public Transportation Instead of Driving.

Click on the calculator below to  estimate the potential reduction of carbon dioxide emissions you can achieve by switching part or all of your travel to public transportation.