Dear Secretary Duffy,

As business leaders, we urge you to continue to support funding for public transit projects at USDOT. The simple truth is that public transit is a driver of economic growth and opportunity. And that is good for our communities and our businesses. 

Investing in public transportation is not just about moving people from point A to point B; it’s about ensuring that cities remain competitive, accessible, and sustainable in an ever-evolving economy. The more robust the transit system, the more opportunities businesses have to grow, innovate, and thrive. A healthy public transit system supports our communities and, yes, the bottom line. It’s a win-win for everyone.

By funding public transit, you can ensure that economies can continue to expand, that people have the mobility they need, and that businesses have the resources to prosper. In short, public transit is an economic asset that pays dividends long into the future.

Reliable transit opens the doors to a broader workforce, increases customer access, cuts costs, improves efficiency, boosts employee satisfaction, and strengthens the local economy. If we want clean, safe public transit that moves people, we have to invest in it to make it so. 

A well-funded public transit system drives job creation and stimulates local economies. Construction projects for new train lines, bus routes, or upgraded stations create thousands of jobs. Maintaining and operating the transit network creates even more jobs in engineering, customer service, and maintenance sectors. The money spent on transportation infrastructure doesn't just disappear—it circulates within the community, fueling demand for local goods and services and spurring new business opportunities.

We hope you will continue to support this vital funding. 

Sincerely,