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Fuel Fact of the Week

Fact #1088: Transit Rail Ridership Was 64% Higher in 2018 than in 1990



Historically, transit bus ridership has been higher than transit rail ridership, but in recent years the two modes have had nearly the same ridership. Transit rail ridership grew 64% from 1990 to 2018, although this growth was not continuous during the period. Transit bus ridership saw an overall decline of 17% in that same time period. Total transit ridership in 2018 was 9.9 billion passenger trips.

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Question of the Month

How is fuel economy determined and reported for alternative fuel vehicles?

Last month we learned about how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determines and reports conventional light-duty vehicle fuel economy ratings. While alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fuel economy testing is largely similar to that of conventional fuels, the EPA makes some adjustments to account for different vehicle technology and fuel energy content. By tailoring AFV fuel economy testing and reporting, the EPA is able to provide apples-to-apples comparisons and allow consumers to make informed decisions.

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