Riding the DC Metro got Kelly Teh of CreditDonkey.com thinking about how easy it is for everyone else to make the switch to public transit. Her infographic is backed up with stats from the FTA, including:

  • Average time most Americans spend walking each day: 6 minutes
  • Average time most transit users spend walking each day: 19 minutes
  • Light rail users are 80% less likely to become obese over time
  • Public transit related injuries are approximately 1/25 of that associated with automobiles
  • 150 million Americans live in areas where air quality does not meet national standards
  • Motor vehicle emissions account for 25%–51% of air pollutants in these areas

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