Public Transportation Works For Everyone

Public transportation is a $80 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.

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.

With funding from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program, public transit agencies can build and renovate stations, create new transit lines, and purchase safer, more efficient vehicles. But the percentage of RAISE grant funds awarded in recent years has declined compared to historical averages.

Our policy brief underscores the importance of adequate funding from the RAISE program.