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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2003

A double dip for more money, more riders

Increased federal investment in public transportation over the past decade has helped to bolster ridership numbers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2002

Canadian public transit ridership remains strong

Preliminary data indicate that per-capita ridership increased from 83.5 rides per capita in 2000 to 83.9 rides per capita in 2001.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2002

10 Tips for Developing an Effective Transit Website

A user-friendly Website may help increase ridership and improve an agency’s image.

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Articlesby StaffJuly 1, 2002

Canadian transit ridership strong despite strikes

According to figures released by the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA), 1.47 billion trips were taken on transit systems in 2001, a 0.9% decrease from 2000.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2002

Passenger rail systems surge in U.S.

Since 1990, rail ridership has increased by more than half a billion passengers and the total number of systems has grown by nearly 50%.

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Articlesby StaffMay 1, 2002

Public transportation ridership up 2% in 2001

For the sixth consecutive year, ridership on public transportation reached a record high.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2002

Public transportation ridership up 2% in 2001

APTA reports that Americans rode public transportation a record 9.5 billion times in 2001.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2002

Modern Buses Get Nostalgic

A growing demand for old-fashioned trolleybuses is a result of the increased ridership they bring.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2002

Transit Agencies in Demand at Local Universities

Tapping into the student market has been a ridership generator for transit agencies and a good congestion solution for universities.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2002

Hot Projects Highlight Rising Trend in Transit-Oriented Development

Revenue, ridership and revitalization are at the core of transit-oriented development, which is why it’s gaining momentum across the U.S. Here is a closer look at some of the country’s high-profile projects.

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