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ArticlesDecember 7, 2006

Extreme makeover?

Being pleasing to the eye is only part of the struggle for agencies trying to boost ridership.

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ArticlesDecember 7, 2006

New York City Bringing Rail Into the 21st Century

New technology helps agency's subway system change its negative image of the 1970s, while increasing ridership and customer participation.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2006

METRO briefs

Twin Cities transit ridership nears 22-year high Oahu residents support rail

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ArticlesOctober 18, 2006

Top 100 Transit Bus Fleets: Fleet Ridership Surges with Gas Prices

New York City Transit is still on top with 4,520 buses. In Katrina's wake, ridership and buses decrease significantly in New Orleans.

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ArticlesOctober 18, 2006

Key Strategies to Building, Retaining Transit Ridership

Increasing service frequency, restructuring fares and fare collection, and partnering with local entities to develop new market opportunities are some methods being used by U.S. transit operations to appeal to customers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2006

Public transportation ridership climbs 3.2%

Nearly 5 billion trips taken on public transit in first six months of 2006.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2006

Report: Public transportation sees 4.25% increase

Nearly 2.5 billion trips taken in first quarter of 2006, with all modes showing ridership increases.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2006

Nashville MTA reports 16% increase in ridership

Ridership growth is attributed to service improvements, better marketing and rising fuel prices.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2006

Boston Commuter Rail Line Builds Successful Model for Privatization

With a well-conceived partnership framework, constant team collaboration, accountability and commitment to customer service, the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad is setting ridership and performance records.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2006

10 Technologies That Will Shape the Future of Public Transportation

As public transit continues to grow in popularity in the U.S., advances in propulsion, software, ITS, fare collection and other areas will have a direct effect on ridership in the next decade.

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