Public transit systems in Ky. see ridership losses

Despite growing national figures, Kentuckians aren’t using public transit as much as they did last year, according to new ridership numbers.

What follows is a look at ridership reported by transit agencies in Kentucky.

Urban area; Agency; Decrease in unlinked passenger trips 2012 to 2013; Percent decrease

Bowling Green; Community Action of Southern Kentucky; 10,700; 8.6 percent

Fort Wright; Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky; 69,800; 1.8 percent

Louisville; Transit Authority of River City; 196,600; 1.3 percent

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Source: American Public Transportation Association