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In the past two decades, government spending on transportation has increased threefold. The state and local share of government spending has increased by 15% in that same period. In 1999, State and local governments covered 85% of transit spending, compared to 75% of highway spending.
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1640 19th Street, NW
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Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 234-7562
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Responding to Critics
In this section you will find materials designed to successfully
respond to critics of public transportation. Opponents using erroneous
arguments and fomenting fear are eroding the great strides made
over the past decade. CFTE's resources in this section can help
transit advocates win battles with critics at home and nationally.
What the Critics
Say
A brief survey of the critics' main arguments and the "evidence"
they use to support their claims. |
How Do
We Respond
Tips, tools and resources to help refute the critics
and bolster the work of transit advocates. |
Who Are the Critics?
A list of the organizations and individuals that perpetuate
the common transit myths |
Amazing Opinions
& Helpful Editorials
Read what newspapers, experts and transit advocates are saying
about the critics.
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Responses
to Recent Reports
A response to the recent O'Toole reports, "A Desire Named
Streetcar" and "Great Rail Disasters" can be
found here.
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Transit Myth & Fact Series
One-page factsheets addressing and refuting common claims from
critics. These downloadable factsheets are useful for public
outreach, working with elected officials, and influencing the
media. |
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