Inside Look: EMBARK Expands Fare-Free Transit Program Through New Public-Private Partnership

The OKC transit agency says sponsorship helps subsidize the Third Friday Free initiative while reducing barriers for first-time riders and boosting ridership across buses, streetcars, and river cruises.

Chicago Transit to End 2025 with Full Frequent Network, More Bus Service

New bus service improvements include adding four bus routes to the Frequent Network, as well as enhancements to routing, hours of service, and/or frequency on eight other routes throughout the region.

The Hidden Cost of Fuel Data Inaccuracy in Public Transit Fleets

In today's transit environment, accurate fuel and mileage data are critical to reducing costs, minimizing downtime, and improving fleet performance.

What Multimodal Data Can Tell Transit Agencies About Rider Demand

See how bike-on-bus data is giving transit agencies new insight into rider demand, capacity constraints, and gaps in first- and last-mile connections.

Ticket Validation Hardware Secures Payments for a Smoother Transit Ride

Ticket validators and readers play a crucial role in processing fares quickly and securely. Along with their convenience comes the responsibility of protecting passenger payment data from cyber threats.

Mark Donaghy Reflects on 45 Years in Transit

Report: Transit Bus Manufacturing Supports 34,100 Jobs, $5.1B in GDP

The “Buses Mean Business” report examines the transit bus manufacturing industry’s economic footprint, supply chain, and rising demand for vehicle replacements.

New AC Transit Bus Crosses Renovated Bay Bridge

AC Transit transbay riders share their views and impressions of the new eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge on Sept. 3, the day after its official opening.

Building a National Framework for Transit Safety and Consistency

On a recent episode of METROspectives, METRO Magazine’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sat down with Ana-Maria Tomlinson, Director of Strategic & Cross-Sector Programs at the CSA Group, to explore a bold initiative aimed at addressing those challenges: the development of a National Code for Transit and Passenger Rail Systems in Canada.