Public transportation is a vital link for millions of Ohioans. In the four years preceding the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio's 65 public transit agencies averaged more than 100 million trips provided to residents in 84 of Ohio's 88 counties.

As state policy makers begin to turn their eyes on the state transportation budget in early 2023, Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC) decided that now was the time to make the case for why now more than ever, it is crucial for the state of Ohio to be investing in public transportation.

Building on Momentum: An Argument for State Investment in Public Transit in Ohio, provides an assessment of both the current status of the state's public transportation infrastructure and capacity. The report focuses on why, given shortages of reliable workers, and a growing number of rural elderly and disabled residents who need transportation options, it is critical for Ohio to continue to maintain and grow the historic investments which have been made in public transportation since 2019.

Learn why Ohio must invest in system operations to meet market demand for 21st century transportation options with a diversified transportation network.