Public transit riders are part of the engine that powers America’s economy, according to a new demographic study released by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). The study, “Who Rides Public Transportation,” reveals that 87% of public transit trips directly impact the economy, either connecting people to employers needing workers, and to retail and entertainment venues.
The study, authored by the CJI Research Corp., is the most extensive demographic report of public transit riders ever, with nearly 700,000 passenger surveys.
