The chart highlights the ten U.S. states with the lowest public transit investment from 2020 to 2025, revealing regional disparities in transportation funding. New Hampshire ranks highest among low spenders, allocating roughly $14 million, followed by Idaho with around $13 million, both reflecting limited reliance on large-scale transit systems. Alaska invests about $12.5 million, prioritizing rural infrastructure over public transportation. Maine, West Virginia, and Vermont each spend between $10 and $11 million, maintaining modest systems serving smaller populations. Montana and South Dakota follow with allocations near $9 million and $8 million, while Nevada and Wyoming record the lowest funding at approximately $7 million and $6 million, respectively. Overall, the chart underscores how rural geography, smaller urban populations, and car-dependent economies contribute to minimal public transit investments across these states.
| Labels |
2020-2025 (USD millions) |
| New Hampshire | 14.5 |
| Idaho | 13.4 |
| Alaska | 12.7 |
| Maine | 11.7 |
| West Virginia | 10.4 |
| Vermont | 9.6 |
| Montana | 8.6 |
| South Dakota | 7.5 |
| Nevada | 6.5 |
| Wyoming | 5.5 |
