Should we use public transportation more?

Along with reducing air pollution, public transportation is also more fuel efficient per passenger mile, which contributes to an overall decrease in the amount of energy necessary for transportation. APTA states that public transportation in the US is responsible for saving 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline each year.



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Public Transportation Reduces Air Pollution Approximately 85% of the greenhouse gas emissions that come from transportation are due to day-to-day commutes. By leaving the car at home, a person can save up to 20 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions every day.

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It Will Help Your Cities Become Better-Placed Environmentalists and urban planners have it that public transport helps cities reduce traffic congestion and the overall level of pollution. This means that if you use public transport, you'll be reducing congestion and pollution within and around your city.

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Public Transport leads to less air pollution as more people commute via single vehicle eliminating the need to travel by different modes. In some areas, public transport is the only means to commute. It is the only facility for people to travel to different places. Hence, public transport is like a blessing for them.

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Public transportation gets people where they're going while emitting far fewer climate-warming greenhouse gases than private cars. The reason is simple efficiency: while cars usually carry just one or two people at a time, a bus can carry 50 or more, and a train in a large city may carry thousands.

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Public transit is a vital force for the American economy. The American Public Transportation Association estimates that 87% of trips directly benefit the local economy, with $1 invested in public transit believed to generate $5 in economic returns.

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Disadvantages of Transportation
  • Air Pollution: Transportation is a major contributor to air pollution. ...
  • Noise Pollution: Transportation traffic significantly contributes to noise pollution. ...
  • Congestion: Traffic congestion is a common problem in cities and densely populated areas.


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The Northeast, home to several of the most traveled transit systems in the country, has the largest share of adults by region (25%) who use public transportation on a regular basis (daily or weekly). City dwellers are also more frequent users of mass transit.

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Congestion is one of the most prevalent transport challenges in large urban agglomerations.

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Transportation also leads to noise pollution, water pollution, and affects ecosystems through multiple direct and indirect interactions. With the continuous growth in transportation, increasingly shifting to high-speed transportation modes, these externalities are expected to grow.

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Many do not realize that transportation is a socioeconomic issue just as much as it is about pollution or traffic congestion.

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Save Money. A household can save an average of $10,000 annually by taking public transit. Owning a car costs between $6,000 and $12,000 a year — it's not cheap. If we keep fares affordable, more people have access to the transportation they need.

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Inadequate public transportation can also increase social isolation, particularly for older populations and people with disabilities or others who do not drive. This can increase the risk for early mortality, depression, and dementia.

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Access to public transportation may also reduce health disparities and promote health equity by increasing access to healthier food options, medical care, vital services, and employment for communities that do not have equal access to these fundamental daily necessities.

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Limited comfort: Public transportation is way less comfortable than private transportation, as you have to share the vehicle and even sit with strangers. That will make your journey less relaxing, especially on longer trips. Safety concerns: Some people may have safety concerns when using public transportation.

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