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Art and design are powerful tools in attracting<br />

riders; in Buenos Aires’ ridership doubled after<br />

the infusion of art in their subway. 1 Enhancing<br />

utilitarian transit environments with high-quality<br />

and immersive artwork is proven to increase<br />

ridership. 1 Studies of numerous art-in-transit<br />

programs in Naples, Vancouver and New York<br />

City reveal that people are willing to pay more,<br />

endure longer wait times, and travel farther to<br />

access aesthetically enhanced transit lines or<br />

stations. 2 3 4<br />

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