Economic Benefits in Transportation: Making Connections

Federal Highway Administration2020PDFBooklet/PamphletUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationUnited StatesNonmotorized transportationEconomic benefitsAccessAccess is an essential service common to all communities. Residents need access to healthy food, healthcare, social connections, and jobs or education. Businesses need a productive workforce and consistent customer base. Workers need reliable access to jobs at an affordable commuting cost. Communities that integrate transportation and business interests tend to be economically robust \u2013 which translates into a continuously increasing tax base. When all transportation modes are safe and convenient, residents need government services less. Everyone can access a greater number and variety of jobs and support a thriving local economy.104