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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2024

'Connects Communities' Campaign to Promote Public Transit Across Virginia

The statewide initiative is designed to educate Virginians on the essential role public transit plays in creating connected, thriving communities, and improving the quality of life for all residents.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2024

'Reimagine DART' Plan to Transform Greater Des Moines

The planning process will continue DART’s evolution of responding to changing travel patterns, regional expansion, and new technologies by taking a fresh look at all the services DART should deliver and how to deliver them.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2024

Houston METRO Adds Zero-Emission Buses to Fleet

The pilot project represents a significant step toward enhancing the customer experience and improving service reliability.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2024

King County Metro Cuts Ribbon on New RapidRide Line

The new RapidRide G Line adds miles of red bus lanes, along with extensive upgrades and improvements to Madison St.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 29, 2024

INIT, Florida’s HART Team for Open Payments Via Square

The integration of Square with INIT's MOBILEvario back-office fare management and clearing software has resulted in an inclusive solution that addresses the dynamic needs of riders; therefore, it was selected as a METRO Innovative Solutions Award Winner for fare collection.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2024

San Antonio's VIA Finalizes Local Funding Match for Rapid Transit Project

The agreement with Bexar County secures $102 million to fulfill the agency’s local funding obligation for the VIA Rapid Silver Line, a move that now allows the project to proceed in seeking a 50% match in federal funding.

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ArticlesAugust 27, 2024

Tech Showcase: Addressing Safety Challenges with Video Mirror Systems

Ensuring the safety and security of operators, passengers, and pedestrians in public transit is crucial.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2024

With Demand Up, Toronto Set to Boost Services

Across the system, service hours will increase to 97% of pre-pandemic levels, with ridership at approximately 80% to 85% compared to 2019.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2024

Chicago's Increased Operator Pool Leads to Expanded Bus Service

Nearly a dozen bus routes are receiving additional service, as the CTA continues to add more bus operators into service — the result of the agency’s aggressive recruitment and hiring efforts.

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2024

L.A. Metro Ridership Continues Positive Trend

The agency saw 19,873,436 boardings on weekdays, reaching 78.8% of its pre-pandemic July 2019 level. On weekends in July there were 5,592,948 boardings, reaching 95.3% of pre-pandemic weekend ridership from July 2019.

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