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Walkable urban communities are growing in popularity, due to changing demographics and the current economic climate. As a top economic driver, transit is in an optimal position to help bring the route to recovery closer to home.
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After a months-long suspension for utility and infrastructure work, MARTA’s streetcar will resume service soon.
Read More →The Top 10 list released by U.S. News following President Obama's high-speed rail announcement weighed combination of investment, ridership and safety.
Read More →TriMet has chosen a cable-stayed bridge type and is in the design phase in its work on a bridge that will connect both sides of the Williamette River with transit and pedestrian access.
Read More →Brookville's Liberty Streetcar light rail vehicle platform is a unique, cost-effective solution to the car.
Read More →The project was funded through MAPS 3, which is an $805 million capital improvement program that is funded by a one-cent sales tax initiative that began in April 2010.
Read More →As part of a 10-year expansion plan, TriMet has added 512 new buses since 2012, reducing the average age of its fleet to about seven years.
Read More →A shuttle service, subsidized by TriMet and the University, saw a record-breaking 5,000 riders in a four-month period ending in November. Meanwhile, the University recently acquired two more Zipcars to meet a spike in demand from students and faculty.
Read More →Vehicles showcase an updated paint scheme -- a key element of Metro’s rebranding campaign, which also includes a new logo and color scheme, updated bus stop signs, and an improved website.
Read More →Company executives told KOIN 6 News they will make more streetcars — but right now they don’t even have any potential orders on the table.
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