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Infrastructure

Infrastructure measures the quantity and quality of the investment a region makes in underlying structures, including transportation and broadband internet.

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Public Transit Availability and Use

Great public transit can attract existing residents, businesses, tourists and new talent. Multi-modal transportation can make it easier and more affordable to get around, improving congestion and commute times in the process. The indicators below represent supply and demand of transit options. Vehicle Revenue Miles gauges the availability of public transit routes whereas Ridership communicates the attractiveness and functionality of mobility options.

Transit Ridership per Capita
Transit Vehicle Revenue Miles

2025 TAKEAWAYS

Transit ridership increased slightly to 6.39 per capita, and vehicle revenue miles per capita rose to 7.7. Yet, in these indicators, Tampa Bay remains ranked 19th and 20th, respectively, underscoring the need for more substantial investments in public transportation.

INCREASING VALUES

  • High transit ridership indicates the community has attractive mobility options, similarly increases in transit vehicle revenue miles reflect the addition of new routes and services.

DECREASING VALUES

  • Decreasing performance indicates that mobility options are not meeting the needs of consumers, and/or that routes have been cut.

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS

  • Ridership Trends
  • Local Funding and Budgets
  • Volume of Public Transit Options
  • Efficiency and Quality of Existing Services  
  • Wealth