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7 of 10 Support More Funding for Public Transportation
More than seven in 10 people across all age groups and political affiliations support increased federal funding for public transportation systems that serve communities of all sizes, reports a recent APTA survey.
Some of the strongest support comes from millennials (ages 18-34) at 77 percent and older people (65 and older) at 76 percent.
“No matter where you live and work—and what age you are—public transit provides vital access to jobs and everything a community has to offer,” said APTA President & CEO Michael P. Melaniphy. “As Congress finalizes its work on the surface transportation bill, we must ensure we provide for both large and smaller communities through growth of the federal transit program.”
The study also reports that owning or having access to a private vehicle does not diminish public transit support, with about 71 percent of car owners saying they want to see more federal investment in public transportation in both large and small communities. Further, 56 percent said public transit is important in attracting and retaining employers to their community.
The national online study was conducted for APTA by ORC International. For details, click here.
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