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Transit Ridership Increases

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As gas prices continue to rise, more people are turning to public transit. However, due to funding shortfalls, agencies are struggling to accommodate all the new passengers.

Guests:

Robert Padgette, director of policy and research for the American Public Transportation Association

Dave Snyder, transportation policy director for the San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR)

Randy Rentschler, director of legislation and public affairs for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission

Rod Diridon, executive director of the Mineta Transportation Institute in San Jose

Shelley Poticha, president and CEO of Reconnecting America

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