APTA calculates the average cost of taking public transit by determining the cost of the average monthly transit pass of
local public transit agencies across the country.
Lawmakers want a portion of that money to be dedicated to
local public transit agencies to help them deal with expected ridership declines to the new services and to help fund programs to expand transportation options for disabled people.
The assumption is that a person making a switch to public transportation would likely purchase an unlimited pass on
the local public transit agency, typically available on a monthly basis.
Not exact matches
So that students and staff are able to respond appropriately, emergency plans and procedures should be developed and maintained in coordination with appropriate
local, state, and federal
agencies, including
local public health, police, fire departments,
transit authorities, or other
agencies and first responders.
DOT's Operating Administrations distribute substantial funds each year to finance construction projects initiated by state and
local governments,
public transit and airport
agencies.
Developers are scouring the city in search of under - utilized sites as never before, and are often joining forces with
public agencies — including redevelopment officials and the
local transit authority — to help them assemble multi-acre parcels.