The American Public Transportation Association and Transit Center have released reports addressing the workforce shortage and challenges in hiring and retaining bus operators. Here are the results and how to face those challenges head-on.
Six forward-thinking bus strategies that can support small cities with population growth.
At a time when it seemed we were finally emerging from COVID-19 having such a hold over us, other events emerged that cast a cloud over both the domestic and global landscape.
METRO spoke to Tom Waldron, global transit director for HDR, and Sally Librera, Americas Transit Market Leader/Sr. VP at AECOM, about some of 2022’s highlights, how the influx of funds will impact the consultant industry and public transit, and more.
CASPR’s technology disinfects both air and surfaces, killing 99.9% of viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens.
Eligible employees whose employment was terminated as a result of the policy will be offered the opportunity to be reinstated by the TTC. They will not be eligible for back pay but their seniority will be preserved.
With a career spanning 40 years, Metzger, who was named executive director in March, discusses how exciting it is to take the helm during a time of growth and innovation. She also talks about what Pace is doing to increase its employee pool.
The research is titled "Understanding COVID-19’s Impact on Local Transportation Revenue – A Mid-Crisis View from Experts."
The rise in ridership is reflective of transit agencies adapting to the swiftly changing needs of their communities while delivering safe, reliable service, according to APTA.
Each of the last four weeks has brought a pandemic-era ridership high—bringing the weekday ridership average above 900,000 for the first time since February 2020.