How and how much does the government try to encourage the public transportation?

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Public Transit Encouragement includes various strategies that give discretionary travelers (those who have the option of driving) reasons to choose transit. These include:

  • Improve Transit Service, including more service, faster service and more comfortable service.
  • Improved Stops and Stations, including shelter (enclosed waiting areas, with heating in winter and cooling in summer), seating, transit user information and wayfinding guidance, washrooms, refreshments, Internet services, and other convenience and comfort features.
  • Transit-Oriented Development, so a maximum amount of mixed development occurs within convenient walking distance of transit stations and stops.
  • Reduce fares and offer discounts (such as lower rates for off-peak travel times, or for certain groups).
  • More convenient fare structures and Payment Systems using electronic “smart cards.”
  • Commute Trip Reduction programs, Commuter Financial Incentives, and other TDM Programs that encourage use of alternative transportation modes.
  • Amenities, such as on-board Wi-Fi refreshments services.
  • Improve rider information and Marketing programs.
  • Park & Ride facilities, including Bike Parking.
  • Create a Multi-Modal Access Guide, which includes maps, schedules, contact numbers, and other information on how to reach a particular destination by public transit.
  • Parking and Road pricing can provide financial incentives for transit use (Small, 2005).

Source: http://www.vtpi.org/tdm/tdm112.htm