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Transit Facts

Why do we have public transit?  What are the benefits of a robust public transit system?  What do you say to those who dispute its value?  Courtesy of our allies at the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the Center for Transportation Excellence (CFTE), the links below provide a multitude of facts and figures about the vital role that public transit plays in a vibrant, healthy community – and the need for investment in transit to keep up with skyrocketing demands for service.

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