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A BART train on the tracks.
Newsby StaffApril 13, 2026

San Francisco's BART Breaks Multiple Records for Post-Pandemic Ridership in March

BART recorded 5,403,140 exits in March, making it the highest monthly ridership since the pandemic and surpassing the previous high set in October 2025 (5,346,890 exits).

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Five different gold commemorative Smart Trip card designs.
Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2026

WMATA Proposes Revised FY2027 Budget as System Marks 50 Years of Service

Updated financial plan reflects ridership growth and cost controls as the Washington region’s transit system celebrates five decades of operations.

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Cover Photo for METROspectives with Timothy Menard
PodcastsMarch 5, 2026

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. Together, they explore how technology and collaboration are paving the way for a more connected, sustainable future in transit.

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New Orleans city skyline.
Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2026

New Orleans RTA Bus Ridership Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2025

RTA predicts nearly 11 million bus riders in 2025, outpacing national recovery and setting the stage for major service upgrades.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom stands at a podium surrounded by a group of state and community leaders.
Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2026

Governor Newsom Signs $590 Million Emergency Loan Bill for Bay Area Transit Agencies

The 12-year loan stabilizes BART, Muni, Caltrain, and AC Transit as ridership rebounds and leaders pursue a 2026 tax measure.

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Fans riding VTA for Super Bowl LX.
Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2026

VTA Delivers Record Super Bowl LX Ridership

In close coordination with regional partners including Caltrain and BART, the agency ensured convenient interagency connections and seamless transfers for game-day passengers.

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A picture of C-TRAN's electric bus.
Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2026

C-TRAN Sees Fourth Consecutive Year of Ridership Growth

The total ridership includes all fixed-route bus service, C-VAN paratransit service, The Current, Vanpool, and special event service. Almost all individual routes saw year-over-year increases from 2024 to 2025.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2026

Chicago Region Transit Ridership Grows in 2025

The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2026

Valley Metro Sees Strong Ridership Growth in 2025

The agency ranked top five among mid-sized U.S. transit systems, defined as agencies with 15 million to 50 million annual trips.

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Airport goers wait to board Trinity Metro's TEXRail at DFW Airport.
Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2026

TEXRail Sets New Ridership Record in December 2025

Trinity Metro’s commuter rail line logged more than 129,000 rides last month, driven by holiday travel, special events, and airport connections.

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