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Factors contributing to the success include a moderately improved economic environment allowing some recovery of business travel along the Northeast Corridor, sustained high gasoline prices, the increased appeal and popularity of rail travel, effective marketing campaigns and the introduction of Wi-Fi on the high-speed Acela Express trains.
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The record underscores the continued demand for accessible and affordable travel options across the Commonwealth, particularly in regions that lack robust transportation alternatives.
Read More →Preliminary figures show that Tri-Rail carried approximately 4.3 million passengers in 2008, representing a 22.9 percent increase compared to 2007’s approximate 3.5 million.
Read More →New data shows that 37.5% of D.C. residents use public transit to get to work, compared to 33.2% in 1999.
Read More →The transit agency recorded 81,181,071 boardings during Fiscal Year 2025 (July 2024–June 2025), a 7.1% increase from the 75,663,343 trips taken in Fiscal Year 2024.
Read More →In the past year, ridership on all forms of rail increased 5% or more, showing that investment in that mode by the federal government was put to good use, said Bill Millar, president of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).
Read More →Link light rail drove the increase, growing 14.5% as more riders used the University Link stations at Capitol Hill and Husky Stadium for a top choice to get around.
Read More →Named APTA’s 2026 Outstanding Public Transportation System in its size category, Florida’s Indian River County transit system continues to grow ridership through fare-free service and a focus on evolving community needs.
Read More →Overall, the transit agency's total ridership was 2,437,933, up slightly from 2009 (0.3 percent).
Read More →On Super Bowl Sunday, 155,000 customers took MARTA rail to enjoy activities downtown and see the big game.
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