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APTA: Who Rides Public Transportation

Nearly 90% of Public Transit Trips Impact Economy Through Work Commute and Consumer Spending   Public transit riders are part of the engine that powers America’s economy, according to a new demographic study released by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). The study Who Rides Public Transportation reveals that 87% of public transit trips directly […]

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APTA: January Transit Savings Report

Savings are Rock Steady for Public Transportation Riders     Washington, D.C. – The new year brings new opportunities and resolutions that may or may not take, but the one thing you can rely on is the savings provided by riding public transportation. A year of not taking public transit is like leaving thousands of

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APTA: December Transit Savings Report

Public Transit Can Help You Plan for Savings in the New Year     Washington, D.C. –The end of the year is near and the holiday season is beginning. Public transit can get you to family gatherings and to see friends without the stress of traffic congestion. Public transit can also give you a head

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APTA: Voter Poll Shows Bi-partisan Support for Transit

Voters in Presidential Election Express Bi-partisan Support for Investment in America’s Public Transit Infrastructure, According to Poll   65 Percent of Trump Voters Favor Increased Funding to Repair and Improve Public Transit Washington, DC – In the wake of a tumultuous presidential election, there are few issues that unite Americans more than the critical need to

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APTA: November Transit Savings Report

Add Public Transit to Your Thanksgiving Plans and Save Cash for Black Friday Sales   Washington, D.C. – The national average gas price fell slightly as Americans prepare to give thanks with family and friends.  Even with the dip in gas prices, there is still a great opportunity to save using public transportation instead of

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APTA: Voters Show Strong Support for Public Transportation

Voters Show Strong Support for Public Transportation as 69 Percent of Transit Measures Pass on November 8   November 8, 2016 was an historic day for public transportation in the United States as voters approved 33 of 48 local and statewide public transit measures for a current Election Day passage rate of 69 percent based

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APTA: October Transit Savings Report

Don’t Let Monthly Car Costs Trick You Out of a Savings Treat   Washington, D.C. – The national average gas price rose slightly as we head into the Halloween season.    You can have more money for your treats and travel safely to and from your Halloween parties by taking public transportation instead of driving. The

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APTA: September Transit Savings Report

Gas Prices Rise as Commuters Head Back to School and Work   Washington, D.C. – The national average gas price jumped up by 8 cents compared to last month as commuters braced themselves for the return to school and work.  The work and school commute signals the end  of summer vacation and means longer traffic

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APTA: The Hidden Traffic Safety Solution

Commuters Reduce Their Crash Risk by More Than 90 Percent When Taking Public Transit Instead of Driving   Investment in public transit results in cutting a community’s auto crash risk in half The most effective life-saving traffic safety tool for a commuter and a community may be the daily metro transit pass.  A new study

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APTA: August Transit Savings Report

Even When Gas Prices Fall, Public Transit is a Money Saver   Washington, D.C. –The price of gasoline has dropped.  However, if you think that makes traveling by car more cost effective than taking public transit, you would be wrong.  Even with the low fuel prices this summer, riding public transit instead of driving still

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