Restore Federal Funding for Public Transportation. Protect America’s Economy.
Federal funding cuts in the Continuing Resolution passed on September 1 put essential public transit and passenger rail programs at risk. These funding cuts will impact core programs, including Capital Investment Grants and State of Good Repair, that allow transit agencies to modernize infrastructure, complete critical repairs, and maintain reliable service.
Congress must restore public transit and passenger rail funding. Our economy, our communities, and our future depend on it.
THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Public transportation is critical American infrastructure. It powers our workforce, connects families to opportunity, and drives economic growth nationwide. Every $1 invested in public transportation returns $5 to the economy.
- It builds the infrastructure that powers our economy.
- It keeps factory floors busy and supply chains strong.
- It creates good-paying jobs in every state.
- And it provides families with an affordable and reliable way to get where they need to go.
Get the Facts: Read the latest data and research on public transit, across the country and in your district
Public transit by the numbers
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New Economic Impact Report
APTA’s Economic Impact Report highlights how federal investment in public transit drives economic growth across America. Dive into the latest findings.
APTA Industry Footprint
Public transit is a $102 billion industry that employs more than 450,000 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.
Public Transportation Fact Book
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.
The Businesses Behind Rail
The Rail Manufacturing Schematic illustrates where rail components are manufactured. See what your state makes:
The Businesses Behind Buses
The Bus Manufacturing Schematic illustrates where bus components are manufactured. See what your state makes:
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.
At Wabtec’s Erie, PA Facility, Federal Funding Boosts Transit Jobs and Innovation
Erie, PA – A $48.4 million federal grant is helping Wabtec Corp. develop cutting-edge rail technology and support thousands of good-paying manufacturing jobs in Erie.
Holon is Bringing the Future of Public Transit to Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL – The autonomous vehicle manufacturer Holon is partnering with the Jacksonville Transit Authority to establish the first U.S. production facility and to introduce self-driving transit shuttles into the JTA fleet.
Federal Funding Helps Stadler Rail Bring Jobs and Modern Transit to Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City, UT – A federal grant is helping the Utah Transit Authority purchase 80 cutting-edge cars for its light rail system – which are built at the Stadler manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City.
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