ABOUT TRANSIT:
1. What happens when vehicular transportation capacity (this means roads and lanes) is increased?

There is a general consensus among experts in metropolitan form that when we build more highway and road lanes, people travel more! This phenomenon is known as "induced capacity." (Impress your friends.)

For more on the topic, see A Review of the Evidence for Induced Travel. This publication focuses on the US and the UK and also discusses transportation and environmental policy changes.

2. Where can I find someone whose cynicism and endless list of complaints about transit in their city will make me feel better about the situation in my own city?

Go to Bad Transit, motto: "Charlie's back, and he's ticked."

3. $1.75 seems like a lot to pay for a one-way fare -- is it?

Just consider New York ($2), London (about $3.70), or the price of other transportation choices.

Also, have you considered the true cost of driving?· Click here for a calculator: Price of driving tool

ABOUT US:
1. What is Citizens for Progressive Transit?

We are simply locals who are passionate about public transportation being a key piece of the great city puzzle. We strive to be an information conduit between our transit agencies and riders like us.

We also work to share the news about the benefits of transit to the public, including those who don't even use it (air quality, congestion relief, stress relief, and cost-effectiveness, among many others) and to increase public support for transit funding.

No one expects a road to turn a profit, why should transit be any different? It's all about getting people where they want to go, and we as taxpayers and members of this community deserve quality transportation choices.

2. How do I join CfPT?

Just click on Join CfPT or come to a meeting and we’ll sign you up! Check out the calendar for details.

3. Where can I find the "Visualize World Class Transit" map?

The map is online at our World Class Transit Vision page.

4. I heard something about a new MARTA station at Armour Yard - how would it help the Beltline?

See our Armour Yard Vision

5. I'm new to Atlanta, what can I do to improve transit in this town?

Check out What You Can Do

6. What has Citizens for Progressive Transit accomplished so far?

Read about our Accomplishments

Email us your questions and we'll answer them here. What do you want to know? Come on, ask us anything! info@cfpt.org