Public Transit and Transportation Infrastructure: Creating Jobs and Supporting Transit Across the United States

Greg Carlock

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Public Transit and Transportation Infrastructure: Creating Jobs and Supporting Transit Across the United States

Build Back Better: Rebooting the U.S. Economy After COVID-19

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North America April 27, 2020 5 Pages

This Expert Note is part of Coronavirus Recovery, Electric Vehicles in the U.S. and Electric Mobility within Climate, Economics, Energy and Clean Energy. Reach out to Christina DeConcini for more information.

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Congress could immediately create millions of good jobs and support state and local governments nationwide by dramatically increasing investment in public transit systems and transportation infrastructure.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, WRI offered research and expert insights to help policymakers, business leaders and others build back in ways that could grow economies, create jobs, curb climate change and improve public health.
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Public Transit and Transportation Infrastructure: Creating Jobs and Supporting Transit Across the United States

COVID-19 Expert Notes: Rebooting the U.S. Economy After COVID-19

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