Public transportation is more than just buses, trains, and ferries – it serves as a cornerstone of our economy. With over 430,000 people employed and millions more supported in the private sector, its reach extends from the designers and manufacturers of our transportation infrastructure to the operators and systems engineers who ensure its smooth functioning. It's time to rethink public transportation and acknowledge its pivotal role as a catalyst for economic growth.
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Universal Calendar Google CalendarWho relies on public transit? It's not just essential workers like doctors and childcare workers taking the #metro to an early morning shift. 430,000 people work for #publictransit agencies, in jobs from engineering to operations. #PublicTransitImpact
Who relies on public transit? It's not just essential workers like doctors and childcare workers taking the #metro to an early morning shift. The economy relies on transit, too. In fact, 87% of trips on transit directly benefit the local economy. #PublicTransitImpact
Public transit plays a critical role in economic growth. In fact, 50% of rides on transit are trips Americans are taking to and from work, and 37% are trips to shopping and recreational spending, which help support local businesses. #PublicTransitImpact
Public transportation is a $79 billion industry that provides thousands of manufacturing jobs and gets workers and customers where they need to be. The parts of just one train are made in more than 20 states. It’s time to rethink the role public transit plays in our economy. #PublicTransitImpact
American businesses are riding on continued investments in public transit. In fact, parts and supplies for public busses and trains are built by over 2,000 private sector businesses in 48 states. And nearly $42 billion in transit spending flows to the private sector each year. #PublicTransitImpact
Engine made in Ohio. Brakes manufactured in South Carolina. Rail supports thousands of jobs each year and continues to grow. In fact, for every $1b invested in #publictransit, over 50,000 jobs are created. Invest in public transit to protect America's skilled workers. #PublicTransitImpact
Leni is more than a parts clerk. By keeping Utah’s transit running, she’s keeping thousands employed and boosting our economy. It’s time to think more about the economic impact of public transit. #PublicTransitImpact
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Antoine's role as a bus mechanic is just one of the hundreds of thousands of jobs supported by public transit each year, generating billions in economic returns. We must recognize the essential role public transit plays in our economy. #PublicTransitImpact
Public transit is more than just buses, trains, and ferries - it's an economic generator supporting jobs like Leni's as a parts clerk in Utah. It's time to recognize the pivotal role public transit plays in our economy. #PublicTransitImpact
As a #Voices4Transit community member, I strongly support [City/Town] investing in our
#publictransit systems. Not only does public transportation get all of us where we need to go, but it’s also an economic and jobs engine. Vote for public transit!
I voted for #PublicTransit! Public transportation is critical to [State Name] communities, helping all of us stay connected while driving economic and environmental goals forward. I encourage everyone to vote for public transit! #Voices4Transit
Public transit doesn't just get workers and customers where they need to be. It also drives our economy. This $79 billion industry directly employs over 430K people and supports millions more jobs across various industries, communities, and states.
Public transportation is a $79 billion industry that boosts the economy by directly employing more than 430,000 people and supporting millions more private sector jobs. Public transportation serves as an economic powerhouse driving growth across America.
Public transportation is a $79 billion industry that boosts the economy by directly employing more than 430,000 people and supporting millions more private sector jobs. Public transportation serves as an economic powerhouse driving growth across America.
Public transit fuels our economy by creating 430,000 jobs annually and generating billions in economic impact. Over $42 billion of this impact comes from private sector jobs that touch nearly every industry, community, and state in the country.
Investing in public transportation significantly benefits American businesses. Public transit generates a $42 billion economic impact in the private sector that creates millions of American jobs. It's time to think differently about public transit.
Investing in public transportation significantly benefits American businesses. Public transit generates a $42 billion economic impact in the private sector that creates millions of American jobs. It's time to think differently about public transit.
I'm excited to be at @APTA_Info's 2024 Rail Conference in Cleveland this week hosted by @GCRTA. I'm looking forward to [tell us what you're most excited for this year!].
