Aging American Train
Many people are aware that our nation struggles with modernizing and restoring its crumbling transportation infrastructure, and they likely know that this in part comes from decades of underinvesting in America’s transportation systems. But it may be a surprise to learn just how much this underinvestment — specifically in America’s aging bus and rail transit infrastructure — directly negatively affects our economy today and in the years ahead.
The Federal Transit Administration has identified a backlog of $90 billion needed to restore and modernize U.S. public transit infrastructure and assets.
It’s a link to jobs and opportunities for people in communities large and small. It’s a catalyst for economic growth, attracting development and increasing property values. It’s an innovation that benefits all Americans, whether they use it or not.
$ 1 $ 4
Every $1 invested in public transportation generates approximately $4 in economic returns.
8 7 %
87 percent of public transportation trips directly benefit the […]
Remote Viewing the Year 2060
And the Trump AMTRAK guy is making it even worse by trying to do away with dining cars on long distance trains.