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August saw nearly 2.7 million fewer vehicles than baseline enter the congestion relief zone, a 14% reduction. August was level with June for the most significant vehicle reduction seen so far in 2025.
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The company earned a 2025 Innovative Solutions Award for Mobility.
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Public transit ridership hit pre-pandemic highs in 2024, fueling a $93.4B industry that drives jobs, economic growth, and community access.
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For many years, the narrative surrounding public transit improvements has been heavily weighted toward environmental gains and carbon reduction. While these are undeniably crucial long-term benefits, the immediate focus of this new funding environment is firmly on demonstrable system efficiencies and a clear return on investment.
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A new study, Growth Spurt: The Outlook for Chicago’s Intercity Rail Traffic through 2030, highlights an upswing in travel on state-supported Amtrak trains serving the Windy City, exemplified by many sold-out trains during Labor Day weekend.
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The transit agency recorded 81,181,071 boardings during Fiscal Year 2025 (July 2024–June 2025), a 7.1% increase from the 75,663,343 trips taken in Fiscal Year 2024.
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DART carried an average of 17.6 passengers per hour of service on its fixed bus routes, making it the most efficient of the agency’s services.
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The customer ambassador program aims to raise awareness of the upcoming changes and to ensure riders are prepared for the implementation of the updated network.
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Metro Transit’s Secure Platform Plan is boosting ridership and cutting safety incidents with upgraded stations, new security features, and a modern fare system.
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NYPD statistics show robberies are down 16.7%, felony assaults down 9.3%, and grand larcenies down 6%. Notably, there were no burglaries the entire month of July.
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