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NewsSeptember 7, 2021

FTA Urges Transit Agencies to Continue Emphasizing Importance of Vaccinations

Only 14% of Americans now say that they are not likely to get vaccinated, according to a recent Ipsos poll.

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ArticlesAugust 30, 2021

Commuting Into the Future: A Look at Post-Pandemic Ridership

Even with COVID-19 restrictions in place and a massive drop in tourism numbers, the RTC provided 56 million essential transit trips on its fixed-route bus system, 1.1. million trips on its paratransit service, and nearly 75,000 rides on its senior and veteran services.

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NewsAugust 27, 2021

U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Announces ARP Grant Awards to Denver RTD, BART

These funds are to help transit agencies maintain service and jobs as communities continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NewsAugust 24, 2021

IMG Operators Collectively Named 2021 Operator of the Year

The member companies of IMG met in Greenville, South Carolina, for a meeting of networking and discussions for the first time since 2019.

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NewsAugust 13, 2021

Amtrak Announces Vaccine Mandate for Employees

The company announces all employees are required to be vaccinated along with other safety protocols.

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Videosby Alex RomanAugust 12, 2021

NJ TRANSIT's Kevin Corbett Talks Pandemic, 'While You've Been Away' Campaign

NJ TRANSIT talks about the impact of COVID-19, their 'While You've Been Away' Campaign, as well as other projects to bring ridership back in this episode of Roads, Rails, & Reels.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettAugust 5, 2021

Service, Safety, & Equity: New Orleans RTA in Action

Hear how the RTA is focused on on-time performance, improved customer service, and equity…not to mention plans for a network redesign, and service and vehicle upgrades in the city that is home to the world’s oldest continuously operating streetcar line.

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NewsAugust 4, 2021

Transit App to Show Empty Seat Predictions for TransLink Buses

As part of TransLink’s Reconnect Campaign, the new feature will help customers feel confident knowing if there will be room on their vehicle before leaving home.

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Articlesby Louis PrejeanJuly 30, 2021

Visa’s Commuter Survey Reveals Rider Preferences on Post-Pandemic Transit

The company surveyed 9,000 adults in nine countries.

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NewsJuly 29, 2021

OCTA Works Through Pandemic Challenges for O.C.’s Transportation Future

According to a mid-year report presented to OCTA directors, 30 of the 32 milestones planned for completion by mid-year have been completed.

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