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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2020

Congestion cost Americans nearly $88 billion in 2019, report says

For the second consecutive year, Boston ranked as the most congested city in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2020

Americans turn away from public transit as direct result of COVID-19

Public opinion poll among 1,000 Americans found that 48% feel that riding public transit poses a high health risk due to the virus.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2020

L.A. Metro unveils 'hybrid package' to continue service during COVID-19

Both bus and rail service will be adjusted that will result in slightly less service than offered on the typical weekday but more than on a typical weekend.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2020

FTA makes $11M available for innovation in transit

The AIM challenge grants will help transit agencies explore new service models that provide more efficient and frequent service, which will help retain riders.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2020

CTAA letter urges Congress to include public transit in COVID-19 relief

The rural, small city, specialized, and NEMT operators are experiencing unprecedented challenges in the wake of COVID-19.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2020

Ground transportation groups request $12B for essential infrastructure

Develops eight-point plan for saving taxis, liveries, rideshare, buses, shuttles, paratransit, and non-emergency medical trips.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2020

UMA forum focuses on ways to help operators during COVID-19

President/CEO Larry Killingsworth and a panel of guests tried to assure operators as well as offer some necessary advice during this difficult time.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2020

Public transit industry seeks $16 billion in emergency federal funding

Urging Congress to act to offset the extraordinary direct costs and revenue losses caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2020

Mineta Institute unveils new report on terrorism on transit

As witnessed in several separate incidents, some terrorists have adopted vehicle ramming as an attack method

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2020

RTD estimates its ridership has dropped 60% due to COVID-19

The agency is working to quantify the effects the pandemic is having on its ridership and solidify actual ridership figures.

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