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95% of the jobs in Metro’s service area are accessible by Metro public transit

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95% of the jobs in Metro’s service area— which is St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Clair County—are accessible by Metro public transit

$51 million in Annual Passenger Revenue on Transit

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According to Metro in 2014, $51 million in Annual Passenger Revenue on Transit.

47 million + annual transit boardings, 17 million on MetroLink Alone

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According to Metro in 2014, 47 million + annual transit boardings, 17 million on MetroLink Alone.

Metro provides 5.7 million + Call-A-Ride service Miles

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According to Metro in 2014 Metro provides 5.7 million + Call-A-Ride service Miles.

Metro runs 22 million + annual bus and rail service miles

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Metro runs 22 million + annual bus and rail service miles, according to Metro in 2014.

In 2015, Metro ran 37 MetroLink Stations & provided 7,400 bus stops

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In 2015, Metro ran 37 MetroLink Stations & provided 7,400 bus stops

In 2015, Metro ran 76 MetroBus Routes

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59 are in Missouri and 17 in Illinois, according to Metro.

Since 2011, More Than $1.8 Billion Built or Under Construction within a 1/2 mile of MetroLink Stations

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Since 2011, over $1.8 billion built, under construction or committed in projects within 1/2 mile of MetroLink Stations.

In MO Alone, 146,000 jobs are within a 1/2 mile of MetroLink Alignment

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In MO Alone, 146,000 jobs are within a 1/2 mile of MetroLink Alignment

70% of Metro Customers are Commuting to Work, and 25% to School

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70% of Metro Customers are Commuting to Work, and 25% to School

Enhanced productivity and improved labor-force access from investment in transit results in a $1.1 billion tax boost for state and local governments.

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Enhanced productivity and improved labor-force access from investment in transit results in a $1.1 billion tax boost for state and local governments.

Investment in public transportation offers an economic return of $4 for every $1 invested.

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Investment in public transportation offers an economic return of $4 for every $1 invested.

Investment in public transportation will lead to 50,700 jobs per $1 billion invested.

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Investment in public transportation will lead to 50,700 jobs per $1 billion invested, according to a recent study by the American Public Transportation Association.

Transit use has increased nationally faster than any other mode of transportation. It increased 34% between 1995-2011.

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Transit use has increased nationally faster than any other mode of transportation. It increased 34% between 1995-2011.

Residential, commercial or business real estate parcels served by public transportation are valued more highly than similar properties not located near transit.

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Residential, commercial or business real estate parcels served by public transportation are valued more highly than similar properties not located near transit.


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