AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
Public transportation ridership in the third quarter of 2011 increased 2 percent over 2010. Over 51 million more trips were taken on public transportation in the third quarter compared to the same period last year. Ridership increased across all modes. Improving regional economic conditions, higher gas prices, and new service extensions all contributed to the increase.
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American Public Transportation Association: 2011 Q3 Ridership
Monday, December 26th, 2011Learn it from the experts at upcoming infra events
Thursday, May 26th, 2011If you’re looking for new ways to participate in the infrastructure discussion and hear directly from experts and policymakers, you might want to check out some of the infra events we have listed. Across the United States and scheduled through 2012, there are plenty to choose from.
View this complete post...The Case for Business Investment in High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail
Friday, April 15th, 2011AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
This report focuses on key issues critical to private investors as they consider investments or future expansion into business serving growing passenger rail markets. It highlights national and international trends, the market potential in the U.S. future funding sources, and the need for public support.
Potential Impact of Gasoline Price Increases on U.S. Public Transportation Ridership, 2011 -2012
Thursday, March 31st, 2011AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
Experience over the past decade, backed by several notable research studies, shows that price increases in gasoline cause related increases in public transportation ridership. Based on that information, this report provides a model that projects future increases in public transit ridership that will accompany rising gasoline prices.
Biden Announces $53 Billion for High-Speed Rail; the Infra Community Responds
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011“As President Obama said in his State of the Union, there are key places where we cannot afford to sacrifice as a nation – one of which is infrastructure…As a long time Amtrak rider and advocate, I understand the need to invest in a modern rail system that will help connect communities, reduce congestion and create quality, skilled manufacturing jobs that cannot be outsourced. This plan will help us to do that, while also increasing access to convenient high speed rail for more Americans.”
-Vice President Joe Biden
Survey: 62% would use high-speed rail
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
APTA proposes that Congress invest $50 billion over the next six years in high-speed rail. The association says the investment during that time frame, along with $123 billion in public transportation investment, will help support and create 6.2 million jobs.
Evaluating Public Transportation Health Benefits
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
VICTORIA TRANSPORT POLICY INSTITUTE
This research indicates that public transit improvements and more transit oriented development can provide large but often overlooked health benefits. People who live or work in communities with high quality public transportation tend to drive significantly less and rely more on alternative modes (walking, cycling and public transit) than they would in more automobile-oriented areas. This reduces traffic crashes and pollution emissions, increases physical fitness and mental health, and provides access to medical care and healthy food.
Funding the Transportation Needs of an Older Generation
Thursday, May 13th, 2010AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
Rapid growth in the number of older people in the United States during the coming decades will lead to greatly increased needs for expanded and enhanced public transportation services. This report: a) identifies the range of actions that will be needed to expand mobility options for older people, including accessible public transportation services; b) quantifies the demand for these public transportation services; and c) estimates the funding that will be needed to provide them.
Impacts of the Recession on Public Transportation Agencies: Survey Results
Monday, April 5th, 2010AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
Transit agencies have been forced to cut service, lay off employees, raise fares, slow capital improvements and take many other actions to survive. More troubling is that this comes at a time when transit use is at near modern record levels. This report, based on a March 2010 survey, provides a national perspective on the extent to which the current recession is affecting public transit agencies and the tens of millions of Americans who use their services.
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