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News in Numbers

1.64 billion

The number of rides taken on the New York City Subway in 2011 -- the highest level of ridership since 1950.

April 11, 2012 •

Caroline Cournoyer

The number of rides taken on the New York City Subway in 2011 -- the highest level of ridership since 1950.

Caroline Cournoyer

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.

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