Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)’s Post

Check out this highlight of some of the ways that public transit in DC benefits us all! While those of us who use the system gain the most, remember that EVERYONE has more money in their pocket and a better quality of life from the economic growth transit generates, the reduction in pollution, and the reduction in car accidents

Quite the value proposition! This is why transit is so important for our economy and quality of life.

Trade and growth are closely related and heavily reliant on transportation. Among the many important issues that are increasingly affecting cities are the following: rapid population growth📈, rising private vehicle ownership🚗, traffic congestion🚦, inadequate public transportation systems, and environmental effects. One strategy that helps governments tackle critical transport challenges is well-organized partnerships with the private sector🤝. Click: https://lnkd.in/ekX4G9fX #SmartTransportSolutions #SustainableMobility #PublicPrivatePartnerships #PPPCoE

Efficient transportation is key to our economy. 🚍🚇 #VinForCongress #Transportation #Infrastructure #EfficientTransit #PublicTransport #EconomicGrowth #BetterRoads #CommunityMobility #TransitSolutions #TransportationReform

The new Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, has announced her 5 priorities for the Department for Transport. They include: 1️⃣ improving performance on the railways and driving forward rail reform 2️⃣ improving bus services and growing usage across the country 3️⃣ transforming infrastructure to work for the whole country, promoting social mobility and tackling regional inequality 4️⃣ delivering greener transport 5️⃣ better integrating transport networks Rachel White, Head of Public Affairs at Sustrans, made this statement in response. You can read the Sustrans manifesto for the 2024 election here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/edP7FaTR [Image text reads: “Improving choice and reducing inequality in how we travel is a welcome priority for the new government. We need to make it easier, safer and more accessible to walk, wheel and cycle “This transformation can only happen through integrating transport. We should ensure that walking, wheeling and cycling is fully connected to bus, tram and train networks. “Local leaders know what’s best for their communities. Further devolution of powers and investment will help them deliver better connections, growing local and national economies so people feel the benefit. “We look forward to working with the new government and the Department for Transport to develop a national transport strategy that works for everyone.” ]

Does our inadequate transport network impede economic progress in today's competitive landscape ? Robust transportation networks enhance a city's ability to capitalize on agglomeration economies, fostering economic growth through increased productivity, innovation, and access to concentrated labor markets, suppliers, and knowledge spillovers.

A long commute is not just really boring. It is, in economic terms, wasted time (and famously time is money), writes Christopher Dorrell. Better transport networks also means cities are more likely to benefit from those all-important agglomeration effects. Part of the reason why British cities are so under-served is down to cost. The UK pays more than twice the European average per mile of new tramlines while for undergrounds and metro lines, it pays more than three times the European average. This is not an attractive proposition for investors. Continue reading 👇 https://lnkd.in/eu6B82fu

[Urban Vs. Rural: NZ's Transport Operators] Urban areas in New Zealand are characterized by a well-developed network of roads, public transportation options such as buses and . . . https://lnkd.in/d6jNu7ip

“The economy and public life thrives with mass #transportation, and I think others who are going to help us solve this are fully aware of the need to find a way to support our needs.” 👉 https://lnkd.in/d_zurgXu MBTA #urbanmobility #transit #publictransport