Transit Stats & Data

Benefits of Public Transit

Pitt Area Transit System and Public Transit connects residents to jobs, education, health care, and daily needs. Independent research shows that local transit delivers measurable economic and community value. 

NC Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP)

The Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) provides state funding that helps support community transportation services, including programs offered through Pitt Area Transit System (PATS). This program improves mobility for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and others with limited transportation options.
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Key Stats

Economic Impact

Transit Funding & Returns

• Every $1 invested by the State of North Carolina in transit generates about $6 in total investment (federal, state, and local).
• $785,000 in annual community benefit from having a transit option.
• $954,000 in wages supported through jobs connected to transit operations and capital investments.
• $2.04 million in statewide business output generated from capital and operational expenditures of transit systems.

Broader Benefits of Public Transportation

Provides:

• Economic benefits to communities
• Health benefits
• Access to work, education, training, medical care, shopping, and tourism

Reduces:

• Individual transportation costs
• Traffic congestion and delays
• Road construction and maintenance needs

What This Means for Residents

Through partnerships and smart investments, transit improves access to essential services and supports jobs and business activity. These benefits strengthen quality of life and help reduce costs for riders and the broader community.

Questions About PATS?

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_{Source: Economic Benefits of Transit, Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE), NC State University. Pitt County.}