The private sector is leading the charge to improve public transit in many American cities where businesses hope to attract members of the so-called creative class, American Public Transportation Association President Bill Millar said.

“The business community knows that their success relies on making their community a very attractive place,” Millar said.

“And part of that environment is good public transportation.”

Millar made the remark during a question-and-answer style interview with the Des Moines Business Record. Click here for the full story by reporter Chris Conetzkey.