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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2025

Rural Minnesota's Arrowhead Transit Set to Launch Nation’s Largest Rural Redesign

Officials said the initiative, developed through extensive community engagement and driven by equity, accessibility, and service quality, represents one of the most ambitious rural public transportation overhauls currently underway in the U.S.

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Articlesby StaffMay 29, 2025

Consultant Q&A: Data, Defining Success, and More with HNTB's Tam

In her most recent role as the Customer Experience Lead for Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s System Modernization program, DART Transform, Tam and her team collaborate closely with the transit agency to improve riders’ day-to-day experience.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mark R. AeschMay 28, 2025

From Budget Size to Service Impact: Rethinking Public Transit Investment

Why it's time for public transit agencies to shift focus from the size of their budgets to how effectively those funds drive service on the street.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2025

Proposed L.A. Metro Project May Reduce Rush Hour Travel by Over 50%

The update, shared during the first of five community meetings, provides a clearer picture of how the project could reshape one of Southern California’s most congested travel corridors.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2025

New York Commuter Railroads Set Post-Pandemic Single Day Ridership Record

Together, the railroads combined to carry a single-day record of 540,688 riders.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2025

Transit Ridership Outgrows Driving in Vancouver Region

The agency reported that in 2024, Metro Vancouver recorded 7.7 million more transit trips than in 2023 — a 3% year-over-year increase, outpacing a modest 1% rise in vehicle travel across the region.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2025

New APTA Data Finds Ridership Up to 85% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

APTA’s 75th edition of the Public Transportation Fact Book and its latest Ridership Policy Brief highlight the sector’s rebound, with transit agencies delivering 7.7 billion passenger trips in 2024 — 491 million more than the previous year.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2025

San Diego's Budget Maintains Full Service on Trolley, 92 Bus Routes in FY 2026

MTS has balanced its FY 2026 budget with projected revenues and expenses at $473.1 million.

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Articlesby Timothy MenardMay 14, 2025

Navigating the Impact of Tariffs on Transit: A Strategic Approach for Agencies

Here, we explore the multifaceted impact of tariffs on transit, the shifting demographics of bus ridership, and the importance of strategic partnerships in mitigating these challenges.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 8, 2025

Biz Briefs: Alstom, MCI, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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