Mode detail
Inclined Plane
Inclined plane: funiculars climbing a hillside on a cable.
Boardings
Nationwide, annual
Operating cost
As reported and in 2024 dollars
Largest Inclined Plane operators, FY2025
| # | Agency | Service | Boardings | Operating cost | Cost / ride | Subsidy / ride | Fare recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Pittsburgh, PA
|
Directly operated | 283,167 | $1,919,523 | $6.78 | $5.38 | 20.6% |
| 2 |
Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority
Chattanooga, TN
|
Directly operated | 231,999 | $2,286,273 | $9.85 | $0.54 | 94.5% |
| 3 |
Johnstown CamTran
Johnstown, PA
|
Directly operated | 0 | $488,977 | — | — | — |