Public transportation is built in America. Behind every bus, train, and streetcar are thousands of American suppliers, workers and manufacturers strengthening our country’s economy. In fact, 77% of federal funding flows to private businesses around the country. Piece by piece, job by job, what keeps transit running is what keeps America working. From factory floor workers assembling transit components to engineers designing the next generation of innovative vehicles, public transit fuels millions of American jobs in communities across America.
Investing in public transit means investing in America’s future. Learn more about the economic impact of public transit.
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Get the Facts: Public transit doesn’t just move people, it generates good-paying jobs and fuels American industry in all 50 states.
The resources below show how investing in public transit creates economic growth for your state and district.
Public transit is a $79 billion industry that employs more than 430,000 people and supports millions of private sector jobs. Enter your state or district in the search bar at the top of the page to see how public transportation benefits your area.
Our Annual Fact Book has national and local data from all aspects of the U.S. transit industry. From transit facts and infrastructure investments to jobs and operating expenses, learn how public transit works for your community.
See a snapshot of how public transit works for America by the numbers – from creating jobs and generating economic activity to advancing American technology and innovation.
Manufacturers across America are building the vehicles and equipment needed for public transportation – creating jobs and growing local economies. The Rail Vehicle Infographic illustrates where rail components are manufactured. See what your state is producing:
Manufacturers across America are building the vehicles and equipment needed for public transportation – creating jobs and growing local economies. The Bus Infographic illustrates where bus components are manufactured. See what your state is producing:
Every $1 invested in public transportation generates approximately $5 in economic returns.
See how public transportation funding contributes to the economy, beyond connecting commuters to their jobs.
Read the Stories: Hear About the Companies and Industries Behind Public Transit
The economic impact of public transportation is felt in communities large and small. Read the latest stories on the jobs, companies, and industries supported by transit investment.
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