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61% of public transit systems will need to reduce service and furlough employees in the coming months without an additional $32 billion in emergency funding. See the numbers here, and help save public transit: bit.ly/3i0tUA6
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Public transportation employees continue to serve the community during this time of crisis – making travel as safe as possible for essential workers and those who need it most. THANK YOU! #publictransit #transit
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Thank you @USDOT @SecElaineChao, @FTA_DOT Acting Admin. K. Jane Williams for supporting critical role transit industry plays in providing essential services for healthcare workers/first responders, as well as medical transportation for kidney dialysis/cancer treatments/other care
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During these unprecedented times, #publictransit systems everywhere are serving their communities in unique ways. Thank you to ALL the #transit systems from coast to coast for serving our communities.
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Without public transit, there will be no economic recovery thehill.com/opinion/civil-ri…
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Nearly one-half of public transit industry businesses (47 percent) expect to lay off employees if additional emergency funding is not provided. See the numbers here, and help save public transit: bit.ly/3i0tUA6
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Nearly one-third of transit industry businesses (31 percent) are concerned that they may go out of business if additional federal funding is not provided. Tell Congress to act now to save public transportation.
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On #EarthDay and every other day, #publictransit reduces energy consumption and provides communities more #sustainable ways to get around.
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THANK YOU to #publictransportation employees, who are working tirelessly to provide a safe and essential service to health care workers, first-responders, and others requiring mobility during the #COVID19 pandemic. #transit #coronavirus
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Today we remember #RosaParks for her leadership, activism, and for making a stand by sitting down on that Montgomery bus. #TransitEquityDay #RosaParksDay
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#Voices4Transit congratulates & welcomes our new Secretary of Transportation, @PeteButtigieg! We are looking forward to seeing a bold infrastructure plan with a central role for #publictransportation. Let’s build back our economy by investing in #publictransit. @USDOT
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Without #publictransit, U.S. urban areas would consume 37% more land than they do now. Riding on public transit reduces energy consumption and air pollution. #EarthDay
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The ratio of return to the U.S. economy when investing in public #transit. “Investing in public transportation is a common sense solution for our American economy.” – @RepAnthonyBrown (D-Md.) #APTAleg19
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One half of all trips taken on public transportation are to or from work. Public transportation is getting people to work, and increasing investment in public transportation will allow people to access even more job opportunities. #MovingAmericaForward
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Trump Budget #publictransit cuts could cost Main Street America 800,000 jobs & reduce econ output by $90 billion. apta.com/mediacenter/pressre…
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You heard it from @hasanminhaj – funding #publictransportation creates more jobs than investing in highways, water, energy or defense. Invest in job creation by investing in (and voting for) public transit.
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Today is national #GetOnBoard Day. It’s time for Congress to #InvestInTransit. We need their support to keep America moving. RT if you agree!
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Today we remember #RosaParks for her leadership, activism, and for making a stand by sitting down on that Montgomery bus. #TransitEquityDay #RosaParksDay
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Democratic Wins Boost Biden Transportation Agenda bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Thank you @Google for recognizing the #publictransportation employees continuing to serve the community during this time of crisis – making travel as safe as possible for essential workers and those who need it most. google.com/
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87% of #publictransportation trips directly benefit the economy by getting people to work and connecting them to local businesses. Strengthen your economy by joining #Voices4Transit.
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Voters approve 10-year tax to fund Kansas City’s bus system kctv5.com/2023/11/08/voters-…
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#Publictransportation continues to be one of the safest ways to travel. It is ten times safer per mile than traveling by car.
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Thank you to the #transit workers keeping our communities going!
Not everybody can stay home, and we owe a big debt of gratitude to health professionals, transit and airport workers, first responders, and everyone keeping our communities going. Leaders have to step up to support people whose lives and livelihoods take a hit in the weeks ahead.
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Even if you don’t ride public transit, you still reap the benefits. Public transportation reduces traffic congestion and improves travel times for all modes of transportation. That’s something we can all be grateful for. #ThankPublicTransit
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Our country’s economy can’t recover without #publictransit. Systems across the country need $32 billion in federal funding to help essential workers reach the frontlines to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Join #Voices4Transit to urge Congress to #SavePublicTransit
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Today, on the 65th anniversary, we remember #RosaParks for her leadership, activism, and for making a stand by sitting down on that Montgomery bus. #TransitEquityDay #RosaParksDay
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Most of us should be staying home to save lives during #COVID19, but many #publictransit employees are sacrificing daily to get essential workers and others who must ride safely where they need to go. RT to say “THANKS.” #Voices4Transit
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Secretary Buttigieg discusses replacing bridges, high-speed rail, multimodal transportation kunr.org/2024-08-15/secretar…
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Even if we don’t use #publictransportation, we benefit from it. It connects our communities and lessens traffic.
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One half of all trips taken on public transportation are to or from work. Public transportation is getting people to work, and increasing investment in public transportation will allow people to access even more job opportunities. #Voices4Transit
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Polling continues to show that #publictransit is a priority for Americans and is seen as a good use of federal and local tax dollars. smartcitiesdive.com/news/sur…
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#PublicTransportation turns every dollar invested into $4 in #economic outputs. When it comes to your community, vote “yes” on legislation to fund public transportation. Via @hasanminhaj
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#PublicTransportation is #GoingGreen and helping communities reduce pollution and fight congestion. Please share our graphic and spread the word that #publictransit helps make every day Earth Day. #Voices4Transit
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Even for the Queen, #publictransit makes the most sense when you need to get around town.
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Nearly 9 in 10 #publictransit trips have a direct impact on local economies, adding up to billions of dollars in positive economic activity every year. SHARE to help strengthen our local and national economies! #transitopportunity #voices4transit
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Public transit. It may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to holiday celebrations. But it should be. After all, it’s 10x safer per mile than traveling by car – and a great way to get home safely after holiday gatherings, too. #CelebrateTransit
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Communities across the country are #GoingGreen by expanding #PublicTransportation. With more long-term investments in #publictransit, every day can be Earth Day! #infrastructure #Voices4Transit
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Public transit does more than just help people commute to their places of employment. Public transportation creates thousands of jobs to support millions of private sector businesses. This season, give thanks to those who make every journey safe and worthwhile. #Voices4Transit
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It's true! #Publictransit supports a robust workforce, revitalizes neighborhoods and attracts business investment. Community growth is just one of the reasons #whyIbacktransit in 2020. RT if you back transit too. #Voices4Transit
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THANK YOU to our nation’s 430,000+ #publictransit employees. We’re thankful for your hard work, which helps bring families and friends together for the holidays—and every day. #Voices4Transit
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Even if you don’t use #publictransportation, you benefit from it. It reduces air pollution and traffic. RT if you agree! #Voices4Transit
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The holidays are the perfect time for us to let you know how much we appreciate your support as a member of Voices for Public Transit. You’re giving others access to better opportunities through public transit. Not just today, but every day throughout the year. #CelebrateTransit
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Want to save the planet? Save the bus nrdc.org/bio/zak-accuardi/wa…
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#Publictransit helps give every community cleaner air by reducing the number of cars on the road. And those benefits are growing as more communities switch to electric buses and trains, and cleaner technologies of all kinds. Share to help us clear the air! #voices4transit
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A new report released today highlights what we already know - public transit’s benefits go beyond just moving people from point A to point B: apta.com/research-technical-…
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Today, on the 66th anniversary, we remember #RosaParks for her leadership, activism, and for making a stand by sitting down on that Montgomery bus. #TransitEquityDay #RosaParksDay
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With just $1 invested in public transportation, the economy will earn $4 within the next 20 years, benefitting your community and the country’s. It’s time to #GetOnBoard. bit.ly/2UNLgtz
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#PublicTransportation is an economic engine for U.S. communities! It supports #jobs by attracting investment near transit lines. It also connects employers to employees and gives people access to a wider array of employment options. #Voices4Transit
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#whyIbacktransit in 2020? Fewer cars on the road means less time in traffic, increasing productivity for everyone and reducing costs for individuals, families, and local businesses. Increased investment in public transit infrastructure benefits everyone, even if you don’t ride.
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#PublicTransit keeps America moving! Our public transportation #infrastructure supports mobility and independent living for millions of people, including seniors, people with disabilities, vets, and lower-income Americans. #Voices4Transit
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#PublicTransportation is going green for St. Patrick’s Day and every other day. Less cars on the road means less pollution and congestion. If you need to ride #publictransit, remember to follow social distancing guidelines. #Voices4Transit
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Increased access to #publictransit decreases car use and that leads to cleaner air.
It just makes sense. bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…
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March 18th is Transit Driver Appreciation Day. This weekend is the perfect time to thank your bus drivers and train operators for getting you where you need to go!
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“What has prevailed is a look to the future. Public transit is really at the nexus of many of these challenging issues that we have as a society, from equity, from the environment, and really economic opportunity.” marketplace.org/2020/11/05/p…
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Investment in public transportation is among the most cost-effective ways to enhance traffic safety for your family and community! Learn more about safety benefits of #publictransit at voicesforpublictransit.org #Voices4Transit
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THANK YOU! Congress passed a fully-funded, 5 year plan with more funding for public transportation. #Voices4Transit
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Have you heard the word on the street? Every company that supplies bus parts or builds railways needs workers. And so does every local transit system. Transit agencies create 435,000+ jobs & support millions more. Investing in public #transit means investing in America’s workers.
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FACT: For every $1 communities invest in #publictransit, approximately $4 is generated in economic returns. #Voices4Transit
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It's #InfrastructureWeek. Investing in our national #publictransit is an investment in our future. Every dollar invested creates four dollars in economic returns.
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Need a vacation from #traffic jams? Tell Congress to invest in public transportation infrastructure and spend less time in #traffic and more time at your destination! #TimeToBuild #Voices4Transit bit.ly/2wNwN5g
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Why not conserve a little energy and take public transit during the holiday season? It’s not just a money saver – it helps reduce pollution, too. #CelebrateTransit
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Whether you ride #publictransit or drive, it makes your commute safer when it is an option in your community. Learn more at voicesforpublictransit.org #Voices4Transit
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Here are some great unspoken rules from #publictransit around the world. The best unspoken rule of riding the bus or train? Just be kind to one another. afar.com/magazine/8-unspoken…
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#PublicTransit goes beyond helping you and your community by benefiting the environment. It’s time to #GetOnBoard and support public transit. bit.ly/2UNLgtz
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We applaud Congress for rejecting cuts and increasing funding for public transportation in its 2018 budget. Keep it up for 2019 and any future infrastructure plans. America’s future rides on public transit investment! #Voices4Transit bit.ly/2EUQBlH
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Walt Disney built #publictransit right into his parks because it quickly and easily moves people where they want to go.
When you stay at select Disney Resort hotels, you can hop on the Disney Monorail and get to Magic Kingdom Park in a flash!
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Election Day will determine the future of public transportation in communities nationwide. Let your voice be heard and vote in support of public transportation ballot measures! #Voices4Transit
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We stopped #APTAleg24 attendees in Freedom Plaza to hear why it’s time to rethink #publictransportation and acknowledge its pivotal role as a catalyst for economic growth. #PublicTransitImpact
Thanks for stopping by @rideuta @baesystemsinc @GCANewYork & @CleverDevices_
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We’re picking up passengers after they finish their work day. #PublicTransit does more than just help people commute to their places of employment; it is a $66B industry that directly employs 400K people and supports millions of private sector jobs. #Voices4Transit
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Getting on board boosts the economy by creating jobs. Did you know that more than 430,000 people are employed by #publictransportation and supports millions of private sector jobs? Advocate for local jobs by becoming a #Voices4Transit
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Thank you to the #publictransit employees who are getting health care workers safely to their jobs and patients with other critical health issues to chemotherapy, dialysis, and other treatment during the #COVID19 quarantine. RT to show your thanks! #Voices4Transit
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Public transportation connects communities and riders each and every day. RT our post and tell us how #publictransit keeps your life on track! #Voices4Transit voicesforpublictransit.org
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Thank you @SenToomey for recognizing the need for urgent emergency funding to provide essential #publictransit services now. Without these funds, the overwhelming majority of systems will be required to either drastically curtail services or suspend services altogether.
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All forms of transit are safer in regions with a strong #publictransportation system. Learn more about how #publictransit helps communities thrive! voicesforpublictransit.org #Voices4Transit
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FACT: The avg. household spends 17.5¢ of every 💵 on transportation, 94% goes to 🚗 expenses. Save money with #publictransit! #Voices4Transit
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"@Paul_Skoutelas, the president and CEO of the American Public Transportation Association, called the vote "a monumental day at the ballot box for #publictransportation in Phoenix." abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/wir…
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Today is National #DumpthePump Day! Dumping the pump and using #publictransportation can save you time and money.
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Transit is essential, whether you ride or not. Our #publictransportation systems help keep the nation moving. Public transit gets essential workers to the frontlines and helps health care workers and seniors get to vaccination sites. - bit.ly/3e72OJe
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#PublicTransit helps reduce congestion. More people on buses & trains mean fewer cars on the road. #12DaysofVPT #Voices4Transit
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#PublicTransportation is a $58B industry that employs nearly 400,000 people. RT if you support public transit! #12DaysofVPT #Voices4Transit
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In big cities and small towns, #publictransit connects people with jobs, education, health care, entertainment…and each other. SHARE to help create stronger communities nationwide! #voices4transit
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Getting on board not only helps the nation as a whole, it helps every local community thrive. Less vehicles on the road means, greater safety and less congestion. Without public transportation, the cost of traffic congestion would be $21 billion higher! #Voices4Transit
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Don’t forget tomorrow is #GetonBoard Day! Click to learn more about how you can get on board and support public transportation! bit.ly/2UNLgtz
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#Voices4Transit is excited to see @SecretaryPete share the importance of infrastructure investments for #publictransit! When we invest in public transit, we invest in the economic future of our communities. Retweet to show your support! #InvestmentMatters bit.ly/46LTinY
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Voting for pro-public transit ballot initiatives is the easiest way to support #publictransit in your area! RT if you agree! #Voices4Transit
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Start the new year off right…and start it off safely. New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to encourage people to use public transit to stay safe as we ring in 2020. Tell your loved ones: ditch the car keys and head out on the town. #CelebrateTransit #Voices4Transit
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The way Americans move is changing. Mobility options give us the flexibility we need to live our best lives. Learn more about mobility and the role of public transportation by visiting: bit.ly/1HGBCuJ
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Congress is now working on an additional round of emergency funding legislation to respond to the nationwide impact of COVID-19. Remind them of the vital role #publictransit plays in the current situation. Take action now: voicesforpublictransit.org/r…
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Immediate emergency funding is needed to keep #publictransportation operational. #Publictransit systems are taking extraordinary steps to maintain critically needed services and protect the health and safety of riders and employees. voicesforpublictransit.org/r…
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Today's the 1st day of #InfrastructureWeek2018, we need to invest in America's #publictransit infrastructure. To kick it off, here's a cool long exposure photo by @brian_padian of a @trimet bus in action. Brian has a movie coming out featuring a rail scene called @SisBroMovie.
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Public transportation supports jobs in more ways than one. It creates jobs by attracting investments near public transit lines. It also connects employers to employees, and gives people access to a wider array of employment options. #Voices4Transit
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