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Data Profile: Automobile Driving Cost vs. Public Transit Cost

Automobile Driving Cost vs. Public Transit Cost
Overview
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) provides estimates of annual driving cost and public transit costs for commuters in the U.S. Driving costs are calculated according to vehicle size/type and miles driven per year. The total driving cost is obtained by adding operating costs (e.g., gas and oil, maintenance) to ownership costs (e.g., insurance, registration, depreciation). Annual public transit costs are calculated for several different base fares, parking surcharges, and other surcharges. Available data series include 1) automobile driving costs by class of vehicle (small, mid-size, SUV, etc.) and estimated miles per year and 2) public transit costs for different fare levels and with various surcharges. Visit Public Transportation Fare Statistics.
Coverage
Estimates are for the U.S.
Availability


First Year	1990
Last Year	2001
Frequency	Varies
Data are available for 1990 and 2001 only.

Summary Tables

National Transportation Statistics

Transit Profile

Related Links

American Public Transportation Association Statistics
Federal Transit Administration
National Transit Database


Data Source and Contacts

Data Provider Agency	American Public Transportation Association
Data Provider Office	Statistics Office
BTS Contact	TranStats Customer Support Phone:(800) 853-1351 Email: answers@dot.gov