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independent and to have an active , well-informed membership who considers their membership fee a vital cost of doing business in the transportation industry .
WHY TRANSIT Public transit enhances mobility for all people . It increases the selfsufficiency and overall quality of life for elderly people and people with disabilities who may be unable to drive , provides alternatives for those who choose not to drive , and connects communities and individuals to jobs , educational , medical and other services . Maryland is served by a network of transportation suppliers that provide public and specialized transportation throughout the state , from the Allegheny Mountains
in the west , to the beaches and agricultural areas of the Eastern Shore . Ridership on TAM ’ s 85 + member organizations provided nearly 364 million passenger trips in FY13 and over 509 million passenger miles to connect Marylanders to jobs , medical services , nutrition programs , educational facilities , and other destinations essential to living well , independently and sustainably . Transportation services throughout the state continue to grow in ridership and service quality .
Businesses in Maryland also continue to rely on public transit services . The availability of transit services enables businesses to recruit and retain employees from a larger pool , which is critical in a competitive and tight labor market . The diverse community
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