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US public transportation faces financial challenges and budget shortfalls after pandemic era emergency aid ends, potentially leading to collapse. Reduction in ridership, funding difficulties, and strain on services are discussed. Funding shortfalls and decrease in ridership for major transit systems like MTA, Washington D.C.'s transit system, and Bay Area's BART and Muni are explored. Impact of pandemic-induced migration and car ownership on public transit, President Biden's $8.2 billion rail project announcement, and New York City's congestion pricing plan are also discussed.
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- The pandemic-induced decline in ridership has led to budget shortfalls, putting underfunded public transportation services under strain.
- As federal aid for transit agencies expires, the loss of funding will result in service cuts, layoffs, and potential impacts on safety and security measures.
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Impact of Pandemic on Public Transportation Ridership
During the pandemic, public transportation agencies across the US experienced a significant drop in ridership, with some seeing up to a 93% decrease. While ridership has slowly started to recover in certain cities, projections suggest that it may not return to pre-pandemic levels for quite some time. This decline in ridership has had a major impact on the revenue generated through fares, which is a crucial source of funding for these agencies. The decrease in funds has led to budget shortfalls, putting already overburdened and underfunded public transportation services under further strain.
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