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Frank Strong was awarded a grant from the Iowa DOT to ride all 18 of the state’s fixed-route bus systems to raise awareness of the value of public transit and assess the level of accessibility on the systems.
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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.
Read More →Here, we explore the multifaceted impact of tariffs on transit, the shifting demographics of bus ridership, and the importance of strategic partnerships in mitigating these challenges.
Read More →Marco D'Angelo, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) joins METROspectives to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Canadian transit, how some provinces are starting full schedules, and the ongoing fight to get federal funding to help offset operational losses.
Read More →The Sportworks Apex 3 offers the most compact, unobstructed layout of any three-bike transit rack.
Read More →FTA has given MARTA 15 days to provide records on crime prevention, fare evasion enforcement, and security funding as part of a broader safety investigation.
Read More →From the New York Transit Museum archives, Daily Miracle (Part 2 of 3), is a 1961 documentary about a day in the life of NYC's transit system.
Read More →While transit agency partnerships with other public agencies have resulted in increased ridership, revenue and service, some have also actively entered partnerships with private entities with similar results.
Read More →The new network reflects extensive input from riders and the community through Reimagine DART on what matters most in public transit — and those priorities are reflected in the changes ahead.
Read More →Everywhere, evidence reveals how we’re moving into a less-consumptive, sharing-based society. Whether it’s people’s homes, torrent files or a car ride downtown, sharing is in. As environmentally conscious and economically prudent reducers and re-users, millennials are choosing non-traditional forms of transportation. This behavior has already had a huge impact on the way the transit industry is planning for its future.
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