Saturday, April 26, 2008

10.3 Billion Trips Taken On Public Transportation Ridership In 2007

"The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) announced today that Americans took 10.3 billion trips on public transportation in 2007, the highest level in 50 years, representing a 2.1% increase over the previous year.

“In light of high gas prices, increased road congestion, and expanded public transit services, this continued growth in ridership demonstrates how important public transportation is for America,” said APTA president William W. Millar. “Now with gas prices predicted to rise to $4 a gallon, there is a greater urgency for higher federal funding to expand U.S. public transportation systems so Americans have an affordable transportation choice."

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How much is your commute costing you?

You will be surprised to learn how much your commute to work is costing you. Click here to calculate your monthly and yearly cost of commuting to work. Is it really worth it?

Our growing highway addiction

"You have an addiction. I'm sorry, but it's true. How do I know? Because you live in North Texas. Everyone who lives in North Texas – myself included – has an addiction. We are addicted to highways. And roads and bridges and cars and trucks and SUVs and Hummers. Basically, any motorized transportation. Want proof?"

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Transit Maps by Google

What would you give up?

How about your car for a day, week, month?