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NewsJuly 12, 2021

CTA Ridership Jumps More Than 55%

Customers are returning to buses and trains for work, recreation, and summer activities as transit continues to play a significant role in Chicago's reopening.

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ArticlesJuly 8, 2021

Automated Bus Rapid Transit: The Future of Urban Transit is Here

ABRT offers a solution that is ideal for today and into the future since it takes advantage of existing streets and infrastructure while increasing efficiency and safety at a minimal cost.

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NewsJuly 7, 2021

TransLink Launches Campaign to Encourage Summer Transit Use

The agency has also boosted transit service to popular locations around the region, added an interactive map on its website to help customers plan trips, and will tour a Reconnect Bus in bright new colors to celebrate the return of fairs and festivals.

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ArticlesJuly 5, 2021

4 Transit Technologies to Improve the Passenger Experience

The impact of the pandemic has not only created an urgent need to regain ridership, it has also presented a new opportunity: to rethink the passenger experience and the role of mass transit in promoting the health and well-being of our communities.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Amanda HuggettJuly 1, 2021

Metra Invests in Cleanliness, Safety, & Sustainability in a Post-COVID World

Chicago-based commuter rail system Metra is an innovator in their market. Find out how they adapted to COVID-19, as well as how they are leading a transition to battery-powered locomotives, increasing safety and partnerships, and filling open positions in new ways.

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NewsJune 24, 2021

New Orleans RTA Approves Temporary Transit Fare Reductions

The new monthly and day pass offerings will be accepted on the agency's bus, streetcar, and ferry services beginning July 1.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Alex RomanJune 24, 2021

Innovation, Access Drive KCATA Forward

From zero-emission buses to providing people opportunities for personal growth, the agency continues to weave its way into the fabric of the communities it serves while also remaining good environmental stewards.

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NewsJune 21, 2021

TransLink to Modernize HandyDART’s Fare Collection System

Beginning October 1, HandyDART riders will be able to use Compass smart cards and ‘Tap to Pay’ with contactless credit cards. Age-based discounts will also be introduced for youth and seniors.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 14, 2021

ZEVs, Service Expansions Power SacRT’s Microtransit

With a total of nine active service zones, the agency’s SmaRT Ride program ensures residents across Sacramento County have access to cleaner, more convenient, and cost-efficient transportation options.

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NewsJune 11, 2021

IndyGo Upgrades Bus Stops to Enhance Rider Experience

Bus stops at two locations will feature new boarding areas, sidewalks, curb ramps, shelters, and solar lighting.

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