Funding/ Policies
Who funds public transportation in the U.S.?
Federal, state, and local governments.
What is a mental health consequence of limited transit access?
Social isolation among older adults and people with disabilities.
How does public transportation increase physical activity?
walking to and from transit stops
Who is disproportionately harmed when transit access is limited?
Older adults and people with disabilities.
How much funding did the CARES Act provide to transit agencies?
$25 billion
What happens when communities lack reliable public transportation?
It reduces mobility and opportunity.
What environmental health benefit results from fewer single-occupancy vehicles?
Lower air pollution.
What percentage of workers commuted by public transportation?
5% of U.S. workers in 2019.
As a result of COVID what did some public transit agencies do?
Provide amenities like wifi and easily accessible vaccines.
How can limited public transit worsen economic inequality?
Forcing families to rely on expensive car ownership.
What are two direct health benefits of increased public transportation use?
Reduced air pollution and fewer motor vehicle crashes.
Who are groups that rely more heavily on public transit?
Women, young adults, the elderly, the disabled, and low-income workers.
In 2019 public transportation ridership went down how much (percentage)
73%
How can expanded transit promote health equity?
Public transportation can reduce racial and economic disparities.
What health conditions are linked to traffic-related air pollution?
Asthma, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory problems.
What is the U.S. city with the highest public transportation usage?
New York City
which major event caused a decrease in transportation funding?
COVID
What opportunities does reliable public transportation improve?
Access to jobs, healthcare, and healthy food.
What healthcare outcome is associated with lack of transportation access?
Missed or delayed medical appointments.
What financial burden may increase when public transit is unavailable?
Costly car ownership.