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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2020

Sustainable transport on track to bypass cars by 2030 in largest cities

Cycling is predicted to increase by 18%, while walking and public transport usage will rise by 15% and 6% respectively.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2020

House Dems issue $760B infrastructure framework proposal

The proposal calls for an investment of $434 billion in surface transportation over five years, including $105 billion for public transit and $55 billion for passenger rail.

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Transit Dispatchesby Lenae StoreyJanuary 28, 2020

Will Making Transit Free Make People Want to Ride More?

While it can certainly reduce barriers to access, we can’t overlook the reality that many cities are currently operating transit systems that don’t meet the needs of their citizens.

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Transit Dispatchesby Todd A. LyonJanuary 14, 2020

A transit employer’s duty to bargain over automation: Potential topics

Decisions on subcontracting, partial shutdown, layoffs, reassignment, and changes to the bargaining unit provide guidance.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2020

Ridesharing links can boost transit use in the suburbs

Two-thirds of people who took advantage of inexpensive rideshare trips in a pilot project used them to travel to or near bus stops.

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NewsJanuary 2, 2020

TriMet low-income fare program helps man leave 'criminal life' behind

Agency has partnered with dozens of non-profits, social service agencies, colleges and universities to expand access to program.

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NewsJanuary 2, 2020

2019's Cities with the Best (and Worst) Public Transportation

Ranks 100 U.S. cities across three key dimensions: Accessibility; Convenience; Safety; Reliability; and Public Transit Resources.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2019

Hendricks named to lead Transdev Services

She is taking over this position from Cincinnati-based Mike Setzer, who successfully led Transdev’s transit business unit for the past 18 months and will now transition into part-time retirement.

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ArticlesDecember 16, 2019

How can transit enhance the customer experience?

Overcome these barriers when transitioning from a traditional, business-objective approach to a customer-driven strategy.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2019

Detectable Warning Systems releases new ADA-compliant products

The offerings provide advanced rigid composite material solutions with “tactile cues” for either cast-in-place or surface applied construction and safety applications.

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