How can we encourage more people to take public transportation?

These are some of the top strategies they discussed:

1. Make public transport more cost-effective.
2. Make active transport more seamless at your facilities.
3. Provide discounted bike-share or car-share memberships.
4. Advocate for sustainable transport infrastructure in your neighborhood.
5. Foster carpooling.
6. Disincentivize driving.

How could public transportation in your country be improved?

There are many ways to improve public transit service and Encourage transit ridership: Increase service – more routes, increased frequency, and longer operating hours. Improved coordination among modes – buses, trains, ferries and airports. Pedestrian and Cycling Improvements that improve access around transit stops.

How can we expand public transportation use?

Another way to expand public transportation use is to fund and improve public transportation station area planning, to ensure that it is integrated with active transportation modes and infrastructure (e.g., bicycle-sharing stations) and public transportation-oriented development.

How many Americans take public transportation each day?

In 2018, Americans took 9.9 billion trips on public transportation. 34 million times each weekday, people board public transportation.

Should cities offer transit incentives for commuters?

For the cities that offer transit incentives, the plan is to not only get commuters out of their cars in exchange for public transportation, but to also change the way residents think about transit. The intention is to show commuters first hand that public transportation is a valuable option.

How can cities make public transit more accessible?

The City of Alexandria is not alone in making public transit more appealing through incentives. Other cities have initiated similar programs aimed at reducing traffic and creating more environmentally friendly neighborhoods. In nearby Arlington, Virginia, a similar transit incentive program is underway.