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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.
Read More →Since 1990, rail ridership has increased by more than half a billion passengers and the total number of systems has grown by nearly 50%.
Read More →For the sixth consecutive year, ridership on public transportation reached a record high.
Read More →APTA reports that Americans rode public transportation a record 9.5 billion times in 2001.
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A growing demand for old-fashioned trolleybuses is a result of the increased ridership they bring.
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Tapping into the student market has been a ridership generator for transit agencies and a good congestion solution for universities.
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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.
Read More →In the past year, ridership on all forms of rail increased 5% or more, showing that investment in that mode by the federal government was put to good use, said Bill Millar, president of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).
Read More →Has America’s love affair with the car finally ended?
Read More →Ridership surveys, focus groups and in-depth interviews can help transit agencies improve customer service, target advertising and gain public support. Bus manufacturers can also profit from customer feedback.
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