3.2.1  Current Plans

As illustrated in Figure 7, over $7.3 billion of infrastructure investment currently planned is intended simply to replace or rehabilitate existing equipment and facilities, whereas $8 billion in expansion is needed for transit systems to respond to population growth and/or to increase transit's share of urban travel.

Figure 7 - Current Plans: Replacement vs. Expansion

A further breakdown of the numbers shows that rolling stock, fixed guideways and bus purchases and refurbishment are the main priorities (see Figure 8). Plans exist to invest approximately $4.3 billion on fixed guideways or rights-of-way as well as significant amounts in other rolling stock and maintenance facilities.

Figure 8 - Current Plans by Type of Investment