NH Commuter Rail

An article on MSNBC.com has provided some important statistics about our nations transit systems.

Transportation experts who have pushed mass transit since the 1970s are getting their wish as soaring gas prices persuade Americans to abandon their cars for buses and trains in record numbers. But as the adage says, be careful what you wish for.

Mass transit ridership is at its highest point in 50 years, according to research by the American Public Transportation Association. For many riders, it just got too expensive to drive.

Obviously, the demand for more public transportation is rising. Hopefully, the New Hampshire legislature will hop on board completely in finding a way to return commuter rail service to the state. Head here for the rest of the article.

-Brian Doherty