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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2024

L.A. Metro Ridership Continues Positive Trend

The agency saw 19,873,436 boardings on weekdays, reaching 78.8% of its pre-pandemic July 2019 level. On weekends in July there were 5,592,948 boardings, reaching 95.3% of pre-pandemic weekend ridership from July 2019.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2024

San Diego MTS Ridership Up 10% in FY24

During the last fiscal year (July 2023 – June 2024), the transit agency logged 75,663,343 passenger trips, a 10.4% increase over Fiscal Year 2023 (68,511,363).

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ArticlesAugust 20, 2024

November 2024 Election Prospects: Same Uncertain Route As Ever

Two divergent visions for the federal transit role must also focus on the supply chain.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2024

Honolulu Awards Design, Construction Contract for Next Phase of Rail System

The contract, valued at approximately $1.66 billion, is expected to be executed in mid-September.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2024

MBTA Adding More Railcars to Deal with Ridership Growth

The agreement with Hyundai Rotem will bring an additional 41 state-of-the-art bi-level commuter railcars — to a previously agreed-upon 83 cars — to the MBTA network.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2024

Chicago Awards Construction Contract for Red Line Extension

The Chicago Transit Board approved the award of a $2.9 billion contract to Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners following a comprehensive, two-year procurement process.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2024

FTA Issues Final Rule on Training Requirements to Improve Transit Safety

The updates maintain a uniform safety training curriculum and minimum requirements for rail transit and state safety personnel, building upon existing training requirements for safety professionals.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2024

Florida's SunRail Opens New DeLand Station

The first train left the new station on August 12, becoming the northernmost stop on the SunRail commuter rail system.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2024

Amtrak Works to Enhance Northeast Corridor Service

Amtrak is investing $260 million for track infrastructure improvements during the summer months, along with other ongoing work.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2024

Caltrain Begins Electric Train Passenger Service

After nearly a decade of construction, these new trains signify a landmark shift toward a faster, more frequent and environmentally friendly public transportation network along the San Francisco Peninsula.

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