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Public Transportation in the US: Market Research Report

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Public Transportation Market Research Report | NAICS 48511 | May 2012

In transit: High gas prices and global warming push commuters to use public transport

IBISWorld’s Public Transportation market research report can be used to help you: understand market size and growth potential; major companies; draft business plans and pitch books; and conduct benchmarking and SWOT analysis. Our industry analysis highlights macro industry trends in the overall sector and micro trends faced by companies that do business in the industry. The industry report also provides key industry statistics and 5-year forecasts to anticipate future industry prospects so you can decide with confidence.

Report Snapshot
Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$38bn
Annual Growth 07-12
-0.3%
Annual Growth 12-17
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Employment
355,970
Businesses
6,166
Industry Analysis & Industry Trends

Greener route

The industry relies heavily on a number of varying demand determinants. Consumers are becoming more concerned for the environment and see public transport as being an energy-efficient way to travel. To encourage the use of greener public transport, the technology department is embarking on providing hybrid models of trains and buses to replace the old environmentally hazardous versions... purchase to read more

Industry Report - Industry Key Buyers Chapter

The Public Transportation industry is heavily subsidized by federal, state and local agencies, so industry revenue is not a strong statistic for determining market share concentration. Instead, it is more appropriate to look at ridership rates, as this properly highlights public transit use. The top three public transit systems in the US based on unlinked passenger trips are MTA New York City Transit (NYCT), Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Los Angeles Country Metropolitan Transit Authority (LACMTA). Together these three authorities account for about 41.5% of US unlinked passenger trips.

At the same time, the majority of public transit systems are mainly located in densely populated urban areas... purchase to read more

 


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What is the Public Transportation Industry?

Public transportation agencies primarily operate regional passenger transportation systems with regular routes and fixed schedules. The industry does not include demand response transportation (IBISWorld report 48532), taxis (48531), charter buses (48551), ferry boats (48311) or school and employee buses (48541).

Industry Products
BusCommuter RailHeavy RailLight RailTrolley Cars
 
Industry Activities
Operating heavy rail systems (e.g. metro, subway, rapid transit or rapid rail)Operating light rail systems (e.g. streetcar, tramway or trolley)Operating cable car systemsOperating monorail transit systems Operating tramway systemsOperating commuter transit systemsOperating suburban and urban bus servicesOperating commuter and local bus operationsOperating suburban and urban transit systemsOperating mixed mode transit systems (e.g. bus, commuter rail and subway combinations)


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