Funding Urban Mass Transit in the United States

• Main Author: Gordon, Michael A.
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: Boston College 2011
• Subjects: mass transit; funding; United States; public transportation; urban; deficit
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/2345/1844

Thesis advisor: Richard, S.J. McGowan === As urbanized areas have grown across the United States, roads have quickly developed with them. Yet many cities have developed this infrastructure at the cost of failing to adequately fund urban mass transit, in spite of the important services it provides for the poor, commuters, and the environment. Consequently, many urban mass transit systems have struggled with deficits, increased fares, and reduced service. This study examines six major systems in the United States and analyzes data from these systems to provide policy recommendations regarding urban mass transit funding. === Thesis (BA) — Boston College, 2011. === Submitted to: Boston College. College of Arts and Sciences. === Discipline: Economics Honors Program. === Discipline: College Honors Program. === Discipline: Economics.