Public transportation is essential for finding and maintaining employment. Research conducted by CTC in 2015 suggests there are limited public transportation options for low income workers in Johnson County. Improving transportation options has many benefits both for individual workers and for the economic prosperity of the region.
Transportation and Employment
For low income workers who depend exclusively on public transit services to get to work, limited services can narrow available employment options, creating a major roadblock to securing a viable livelihood. Providing inclusive transportation options benefits workers by increasing job opportunities, promoting self-sufficiency, and extending pathways for career advancement. According to the National Coalition for the Homeless Employment Report, 30% of survey respondents reported that transportation was a barrier to employment (Acuña and Erlenbusch, 2009).
Economic Growth
Providing more transportation options also benefits the local economy by providing an adequate workforce and enhancing investment. According to the American Public Transportation Association, every $1 invested in public transportation generates approximately $4 in economic returns, every $10 million in capital investment in public transportation yields $30 million in increased business sales, and every $1 billion invested in public transportation supports and creates more than 50,000 jobs.
Transportation and Housing
Public transportation provides a vital link between employment and housing. Without transportation options to housing that is affordable and decent, maintaining employment is inconvenient and choices are limited. In addition, home values performed 42 percent better on average if they were located near public transportation with high-frequency service (American Public Transportation Association, 2016).
Transportation and Employment
For low income workers who depend exclusively on public transit services to get to work, limited services can narrow available employment options, creating a major roadblock to securing a viable livelihood. Providing inclusive transportation options benefits workers by increasing job opportunities, promoting self-sufficiency, and extending pathways for career advancement. According to the National Coalition for the Homeless Employment Report, 30% of survey respondents reported that transportation was a barrier to employment (Acuña and Erlenbusch, 2009).
Economic Growth
Providing more transportation options also benefits the local economy by providing an adequate workforce and enhancing investment. According to the American Public Transportation Association, every $1 invested in public transportation generates approximately $4 in economic returns, every $10 million in capital investment in public transportation yields $30 million in increased business sales, and every $1 billion invested in public transportation supports and creates more than 50,000 jobs.
Transportation and Housing
Public transportation provides a vital link between employment and housing. Without transportation options to housing that is affordable and decent, maintaining employment is inconvenient and choices are limited. In addition, home values performed 42 percent better on average if they were located near public transportation with high-frequency service (American Public Transportation Association, 2016).