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Benefits of Public Transportation.

There are a number of companies that supply products and services to the public transit industry, not only here but around the country, and that also means jobs in West Michigan." - Jennifer Kalczuk Rachel Hood from West Michigan Environmental

Rachel Hood from West Michigan Environmental Action Council and Jennifer Kalczuk from The Rapid join Take Five & Company to discuss the benefits of public transportation.

There are a number of companies that supply products and services to the public transit industry, not only here but around the country, and that also means jobs in West Michigan." - Jennifer Kalczuk

Public transportation benefits communities by getting people to work, spurring economic development, and providing freedom for people with disabilities.

Benefits that were highlighted pertaining to The Rapid were, effectiveness in saving energy, reduicing dependence on fossil fuel, and its efficiency with getting people around downtown, especially during big events like ArtPrize and Festival of the Arts.

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See other interviews, with riders and non-riders, that showcase their varying perspectives on public transportation.