Figure 1,,,
Transit Ridership by Mode: 1989-1999,,,

Millions of unlinked trips,,,
,Bus,Heavy Rail,Total
1989,5620,2542,8931
1990,5677,2346,8799
1991,5624,2172,8575
1992,5517,2207,8501
1993,5381,2046,8217
1994,4871,2169,7949
1995,4848,2033,7763
1996,4887,2157,7948
1997,4952,2429,8374
1998,5162,2523,8666
1999,5360,2686,9058

,Commuter Rail,Light Rail
1989,330,162
1990,328,175
1991,318,184
1992,314,188
1993,322,188
1994,339,284
1995,344,251
1996,352,261
1997,359,262
1998,379,285
1999,394,287

"NOTE: Total includes other modes not shown, such as ferry boats, ",,
"inclined planes, and trolley buses."

"SOURCE:  American Public Transportation Association, Transit Fact Book "
"2000 (Washington, DC: 2000)."