THE MASS TRANSIT PARADOX

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Because of the down economy, ridership is up. But with the economy flagging, transit companies are having to cut routes and raise fares. (Photo by Shawn Allee)

So with the government’s 787 billion dollar stimulus plan now approved, a lot of folks in state and local government are thinking about the federal dollars that’ll float their way soon. Some mayors are especially eyeing the 8.4 billion for public transit. Rene Gutel looks at who wants to spend what:

American Public Transportation Association

A related story from The Environment Report

Producer: Rene Gutel
Release Date: February 23, 2009
Running Time: 3:34