3.1.2  Infrastructure for Expansion or Ridership Growth

While transit systems reported they needed an estimated $11.6 billion for expansion, nearly one-third of this remains unfunded (see Figure 4). For transit systems to prepare for population growth and attract new ridership, approximately $3.6 billion of continued external investment by the upper orders of government will be necessary.

Figure 4 - Expansion / Ridership Growth Needs

Transit systems have indicated (Figure 5) that their top three priorities to accommodate expansion and future growth within the next five years are fixed guideway construction or enhancement, other rolling stock such as light rail transit (LRT), and bus purchases.

Figure 5 - Expansion / Ridership Growth Needs by Type