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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2019

Portland extends e-scooter pilot program

The extension will provide more time to thoroughly study the impacts of e-scooters and how e-scooters should continue to be allowed in Portland.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2019

Study finds automated shuttle buses 'opens multitude of possibilities'

They can significantly reduce operating costs under certain conditions as compared to current public transport.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2019

MTS delivers $1B in annual value to San Diego region, report finds

The report concludes that every dollar of public investment returns $2.82 in the form of jobs, infrastructure investment, productivity gains, environmental benefits, and money saved by riders.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2019

Public transit investment in large metro areas reap a better return, study finds

The research data collected from 48 metropolitan areas in the U.S. showed a positive correlation between ridership, residential density, and the convenience of using public transportation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2019

TBARTA to explore new transit technologies, including hyperloop

The feasibility of air taxis and aerial gondolas will also be examinded during the study.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2019

Public transit's impact in Missouri exceeds $3.67B, study finds

Highlighted a distinct lack of support from the state when it comes to transit funding — citing Bi-State Development as a local example.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2019

L.A. Metro awards contracts to study congestion-pricing plan

The study will also include the specific upgrades to public transit and first/last-mile solutions.

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NewsSeptember 4, 2019

New funding could help boost transit services for late-shift workers

These workers have inadequate access to public transit services, which can prevent some from accessing better job opportunities.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2019

JTA has $198M impact on city's economy, report finds

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority's services saved customers more than $23.4 million in transportation-related expenses.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2019

Support for raising Federal gas tax continues to rise, finds Mineta report

Seventy-five percent of respondents supported a 10¢ increase in the gas tax if the revenue raised is dedicated to maintenance projects.

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