NEW YORK, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the American Public Transportation Association, public transportation is on a long-term growth trend. In fact, ridership increased by 5.2 percent in the second quarter of 2008 and is accelerating at record-breaking rates.
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With increased ridership comes an increased need for better transit systems. But in a recent survey, 85 percent of operators thought their transit systems were outdated or at capacity. Many experts say an integrated plan would allow trains, buses and light rails to become more easily accessible for commuters.
On November 4th, in response to the pressure for increased services, 13 states across the country will ask taxpayers to divert or raise taxes to pay for increased bus and rail services. Historically, voters pass two-thirds of these initiatives but this year experts expect those numbers to be much higher.
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