The Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) is one of the nation’s leading state transit associations, representing 40 urban and rural transit systems, two commuter railroads, a heavy-rail system, and two people mover systems.
$1 invested in public transportation generates $5 in economic returns.
$10 million in capital investment results in $30 million in increased business sales.
$10 million in operating investment yields $32 million in increased business sales.
Home values near public transportation are up to 24% higher, and hotels with direct rail access to airports earn 11% more revenue per room than cities without.