Texas Transit Association

Public Transportation Supports the Community

During emergencies, such as floods, hurricanes, and fires, public transit comes to the rescue of the public and workers alike.

Vinyl wraps around buses promote community events, organizations, and public service messages.

Public transportation provides special service to community events such as Christmas shopping, special tours, and concerts. Special programs are conducted for groups in need of discounts or adjusted fares.

Public Transportation Provides Economic for Individuals

American families spent 18% of household spending on transportation, making it the second largest household expenditure after housing. Public transportation can significantly reduce the amount of money a family spends getting to work, school and other activities.

The high cost of driving, insuring and parking a car results in a reduction in individual economic opportunities. It can make it hard for many to access high quality and high paying jobs. Public transportation provides an affordable, and for many a necessary alternative to driving.

Opportunity

Public transportation creates a wealth of new opportunities for individuals and communities. It is a catalyst for economic and social opportunities that help make America more efficient and productive.

Where Do People Go on Public Transportation?

Most trips, (54%) allow people to get to and from work.

Other uses for public transportation include: School and educational activities: 15%; Shopping: 9%; Social visits to family & Friends: 9%; Medical appointments: 5%; Other Trips: 8%; many trips are taken for multiple reasons.