BY THE NUMBERS

$946M

added to real estate value over 20 years by the rail extension.

29,000

new employees added over 20 years.

$193.7M

added in annual construction spending over 20 years.

217,000

fewer hours traveled by transit riders over one year.

2.1M

fewer hours traveled by drivers over one year.

18M

fewer vehicle miles traveled over one year.

Source: Economy League of Greater Philadelphia EndText