Buses were the type of public transportation system with the highest number of passenger stations in the United States in 2020, followed by commuter rail and heavy rail. Overall, most of the stations were for public transit systems that ran on rail, such as trains, streetcars, and light rail.
Number of passenger stations for public transportation in the United States from 2011 to 2020, by type
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