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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2010

Phoenix Metro light rail ridership up

In June 2010, when ridership usually slumps as a result of the summer heat, Metro saw a 15 percent increase from 815,566 in 2009 to 942,154 in 2010.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Amtrak's Downeaster receives $35M in ARRA funds

Construction on the project is expected to begin as early as July 6, 2010, and will continue over the next 28 months. The expanded service is expected to increase ridership, improve connectivity and balance passenger flow.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2010

UC Riverside's U Pass program cost goes up

Unexpectedly high student ridership numbers have boosted the cost of covering free rides for students on Riverside Transit. UC Riverside will now pay up to $204,000 annually for the service.

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ArticlesCover StoryJune 17, 2010

Consultant Roundtable: Industry Remains On Edge, Sees Encouraging Future

Even with no authorization bill in sight, consultants are finding many positives, including increased ridership, a new federal philosophy and exciting projects in the pipeline. Many are looking for high-speed rail to have the same nation-changing impact as the interstate highway system or the beginning of the space program.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2010

Students expected to fuel Edmonton ridership boom

Opening of a south extension to the system in 2009 has given ridership numbers a huge boost.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2010

Vancouver: Olympics transit ridership numbers persist

Newly released numbers from Trans-Link show that commuters who rode transit during the 2010 Winter Olympics have stuck with it.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2010

Web Extra: College of Staten Island to include new transit center in upgrades

A master plan has been approved to accommodate an increase in student enrollment and CSI shuttle ridership. A new transit center will provide open shelter for 60 people and help support N.Y. MTA bus service to the campus interior.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> Princeton study suggests free shuttle system

Early in the process, the Community Transportation Coordination Initiative identified a series of goals, including creating a coordinated and integrated transit system in order to increase transit ridership and reduce dependence on motor vehicles

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

Phoenix Metro April ridership breaks records

Served more than 1,2 million total riders in April 2010, resulting in an average weekday ridership of 44,932, average Saturday ridership of 34,533, and average Sunday and holiday ridership of 20,573.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2010

Budget woes cause IndyGo to cut service

Despite a 7.5 percent increase in ridership this year and major reductions in costs related to overtime, absenteeism and facility maintenance in recent years, the budget gap remains at about $3 million.

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