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Officials said the ridership gains recorded in February, March, and April signal renewed public confidence in transit and reinforce AC Transit’s vital role in connecting East Bay residents with jobs, schools, healthcare, shopping, and recreational destinations.
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Recently, the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute in Ann Arbor conducted a study on the driving habits of 16 to 39 year olds. The study found that number of 17-year-olds that had a driver’s license dropped significantly over a period of 25 years, from 69% in 1983 to 50% in 2008. Meanwhile, American aged 20 to 24 saw a drop as well, from 92% in 1983 to 82% in 2008.
Read More →Why it's time for public transit agencies to shift focus from the size of their budgets to how effectively those funds drive service on the street.
Read More →See how World Cup matches are generating record transit demand across North America, with ridership surpassing Super Bowls, concerts, and Olympic-era events.
Read More →Are transit agencies leaving money on the table? Learn how risk managers can recover overlooked claim elements and make a measurable impact on the bottom line when budget season arrives.
Read More →The funding will ensure communities can expand transit options to meet increased demand for services around stadiums.
Read More →With ridership surging, transit systems are poised to expand their influence in the larger transportation scheme. However, demographics suggest that many top executives will be retiring in the next 10 years. Will their replacements be ready for the challenge?
Read More →The approved contract modification will increase funding for transit security officer services to a total not-to-exceed amount of $32.1 million, ensuring a continued and visible security presence across DART’s buses, trains, stations, and facilities.
Read More →Industry experts said reducing unnecessary bus customization and modernizing purchasing practices could help transit agencies buy more vehicles, improve reliability, and make better use of limited funding.
Read More →The “Buses Mean Business” report examines the transit bus manufacturing industry’s economic footprint, supply chain, and rising demand for vehicle replacements.
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