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The release this week of a Brookings Institution report, which reviewed metropolitan transit systems across the U.S., was widely reported, with many newspapers noting their city’s rank. With House Republicans discussed cutting public transit funding even further in 2012; ridership rising due to gas price spikes; and Congress debating taking tax breaks for oil companies off the table, the timing was interesting.
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Vancouver Olympic officials push transit. Cal taking bus to L.A. GCRTA installs talking warning system.
Read More →Smart card system would help Metro save money, catch fare evaders and do a better job tracking ridership.
Read More →City mayor calling for cuts ranging from $700,000 to $1.2 million since ridership is down from last year by nearly half.
Read More →The MTS' 30-second spot, created by multimedia production company Groovy Like A Movie, coincided with "National Dump the Pump Day" and attempted to boost ridership at a time when gas prices soared over the $4.50 per gallon mark.
Read More →In a previous blog, I talked about the revival of passenger rail transportation. If there is going to be a long awaited interest and growth in this part of the transportation industry, who and where are the leaders that will coordinate and propel rail ridership throughout the U.S.?
Read More →Through its partnership with INIT, DART was able to more efficiently manage its extensive light rail network.
Read More →The Sierra Vista Transit Plaza will serve four routes that together have an annual ridership of nearly 800,000. Its unique urban village-style features include four large bus shelters with colorful glass panels, roofs and benches.
Read More →Have you recently partnered with a solutions provider within the last year to implement a new innovation at your operation that has helped you save money, run more efficiently, streamline operations, improved customer satisfaction or increased ridership? Tell us what you did and how it has positively impacted your business.
Read More →Parker is credited with launching a top-to-bottom transformation of MARTA, the nation’s ninth largest transit agency, at a time when it was still reeling from staggering budget deficits, declining ridership and a poor public image.
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