For the two- thirds of Americans who live and work in our metropolitan areas, the payoff is seen in a higher quality of life, better transportation alternatives and a cleaner environment.
Transit is no longer just about moving people.
It's about the economic health of our communities. It's about economic development and creating job opportunities. When all is said and done, these projects will have created an estimated 90,000 jobs. Good transportation improves the quality of life for people. Businesses tend to cluster around transit stations.