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An pink and white OKC streetcar moves down a street.
Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2026

EMBARK Officials Announce OKC Streetcar Free Fare Pilot Program

See how the six-month pilot aims to boost Oklahoma City Streetcar ridership, reduce barriers, and test a long-term strategy for downtown mobility.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2026

New York MTA Marks Record Year for Ridership, Performance in 2025

The subway, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North Railroad all recorded record-highs for on-time performance in 2025.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2025

New York City Subway Crime at Lowest Level in Years

Accounting for increases in ridership, there have been 1.65 major crimes per million riders in 2025, down roughly 30% from 2021 and comparable to pre-pandemic lows.

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A red, white, and blue graphic with APTA and Caltrain logos and text reading "Caltrain Named America’s Fastest-Growing Transit Agency by APTA."
Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2025

Caltrain Named America’s Fastest-Growing Transit Agency by APTA

The agency’s electrified service is driving record ridership and satisfaction, even as the agency works to secure long-term funding for reliable Bay Area transit.

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Driver enters Pace VanGo vehicle.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 11, 2025

Chicago’s Pace Caps 2025 With More Service and Launch of VanGo Joliet

The agency boosts mobility with new flexible service, expanded routes, rising ridership, and major federal investment to support sustainable transit in 2026.

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A PATH commuter rail at a Hoboken station reopening.
Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2025

Port Authority of NY/NJ Reports Strong October Across Multiple Transit Modes

Despite FAA disruptions, Port Authority had a huge October: 12.3 millioni airport passengers, strong PATH ridership, steady crossings, and solid cargo.

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Videosby Alex RomanNovember 26, 2025

How AI and Innovation Are Powering the Future with LYT’s Timothy Menard

Menard discusses how data-driven signal prioritization is improving efficiency, reliability, and ridership, while offering insight into the innovations driving the next generation of smart mobility.

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The California Zephyr train running during spring time.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 19, 2025

Amtrak Sets New Ridership and Revenue Records in FY25

With 34.5 million trips and $2.7 billion in ticket revenue, Amtrak reports its strongest year yet, driven by service improvements, new routes, and major capital investments.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2025

High Customer Satisfaction Drives New York MTA Paratransit Ridership Record

In October, more than 96% of trips were picked up within 30 minutes of the promised time, and more than 90% of trips were within 20 minutes. Seventy-five percent of Access-A-Ride vehicles arrived within 10 minutes of the scheduled pickup time.

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Newsby StaffNovember 10, 2025

RIPTA's Multifamily Residential Pilot Program Aims to Boost Ridership

The program promotes sustainable travel and aims to reduce dependence on personal vehicles, particularly in communities that are already well-served by public transit.

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