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Articlesby Alex RomanJuly 15, 2021

Discussing Long-Term Growth, Transit Trends With HDR’s Waldron

Tom Waldron, global transit director for HDR, is one of several top executives METRO spoke with for a consultant roundtable in the July issue.

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Articlesby Alex RomanJuly 12, 2021

AECOM’s Aument Talks Post-Pandemic Challenges, Funding

Jennifer Aument, chief executive, global transportation for AECOM, is one of several top executives METRO spoke with for a consultant roundtable in the July issue.

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NewsJuly 12, 2021

CTA Ridership Jumps More Than 55%

Customers are returning to buses and trains for work, recreation, and summer activities as transit continues to play a significant role in Chicago's reopening.

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ArticlesJuly 5, 2021

4 Transit Technologies to Improve the Passenger Experience

The impact of the pandemic has not only created an urgent need to regain ridership, it has also presented a new opportunity: to rethink the passenger experience and the role of mass transit in promoting the health and well-being of our communities.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Amanda HuggettJuly 1, 2021

Metra Invests in Cleanliness, Safety, & Sustainability in a Post-COVID World

Chicago-based commuter rail system Metra is an innovator in their market. Find out how they adapted to COVID-19, as well as how they are leading a transition to battery-powered locomotives, increasing safety and partnerships, and filling open positions in new ways.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 28, 2021

Maximizing Clean Air, Surface Technologies for Safe Transit Operations

METRO spoke with several suppliers of these technologies about their latest offerings for the transit industry — providing insight on how these systems work and how they can help benefit long-term passenger safety.

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NewsJune 24, 2021

New Orleans RTA Approves Temporary Transit Fare Reductions

The new monthly and day pass offerings will be accepted on the agency's bus, streetcar, and ferry services beginning July 1.

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Mass Transit: From Unprecedented Crisis to Unprecedented Opportunity

At this pivotal moment, public transportation agencies should consider using this historic availability of funding to implement game-changing projects to get back on track while building a digital foundation for the future, and leveraging the flood of information that connected systems and processes provide.

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ArticlesJune 23, 2021

How Transportation Operations Can Apply for CERTS Act Grants

Guidelines have been released, the online application portal is open, and the deadline to apply is July 19. Here’s what to know about eligibility and what to include with your application.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 17, 2021

Reinventing Paratransit: Expanding Services to Boost Safety, Accessibility

Moving toward more flexible, on-demand options, paratransit providers are working harder and smarter to find safer and more cost-efficient ways to meet rider’s mobility needs.

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