Public transportation in Florida is a crucial part of the solution to the state’s economic, energy, and environmental challenges - helping to bring a better quality of life and economic prosperity. In increasing numbers, people are using public transportation and local communities are expanding public transit services. Every segment of Florida’s society - individuals, families, communities, and businesses - benefits from public transportation.
An overview of key facts for the news media is within quick and easy reach. Here are some quick facts:
- Public Transportation Gets Our Economy Moving
- Public Transportation Helps Protect Our Environment
- Public Transportation Reduces Our Dependence on Foreign Oil
- Public Transportation Enhances Our Quality of Life
Please check back to this page by 2/8/10 when we are posting a PowerPoint presentation that provides an executive-level briefing for Florida’s political and business leaders regarding an overview of public transportation in Florida, plans for the future, and what investement in public transportation infrastructure is important to Florida’s future. Please email news@floridatransit.org if you would like to be notified when the presentation is posted.
