Federally subsidized public transportation programs have not benefited commerce, nor have they reduced traffic congestion or air pollution because they have failed to attract and maintain high levels of ridership. If mass transit is to be successful, its operation and funding should be privatized so it competes fairly with other transportation modes. An estimated 80 million Americans depend on some form of public transportation. Motorists in large metropolitan areas burn an extra 58 gallons of gasoline each year in traffic congestion. One out of 20 commuters use public transportation nationally.
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The federal government should stop funding public transportation. The article explores the steps used by various cities in the U.S. and around the world to rejuvenate urban areas, including reliable and well-funded public transportation. The Federal Transit Authority A department within the U.S. Department of Transportation, the FTA is dedicated to providing information and statistics pertaining to all modes of public transportation. American Public Transportation Association APTA is an international organization of transportation providers committed to promoting strong public transportation systems. The Transit Center is a public-private alliance committed to increasing the rider ship of both public and private forms of mass transit, while promoting commercial growth and reducing pollution.