Supporting Mass Transit

A record number of people are using public transportation. The federal commitment is slated to increase, but in the meantime cities are running out of money to keep their services running.

Americans are riding public transportation in record numbers yet municipalities across the country are struggling to keep up with basic services. The new economic stimulus package will give a much-needed financial boost to public transit systems. Host Bruce Gellerman talks with William Millar, president of the American Public Transportation Association, about what the federal money will mean for public transit.