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Gains come as agencies undertake historic capital renewal and expansion and report ridership gains.
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After earlier concerns, Athens officials declared public transit during the Olympics a success, as ridership increased 90% over the same period last year.
Read More →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.
Read More →The transit authority has called upon local, state and federal agencies to help with its capital needs.
Read More →While the much-needed initial rounds of emergency funding through the CARES Act and CRRSAA provided transit agencies across the nation with relief, transit funding needs continue to grow due to ongoing losses of ridership, fare revenue, and state and local tax revenue.
Read More →BART is working to eliminate an estimated $310 million four-year deficit amid a decline in ridership, state transit funding and sales tax revenue. BART will continue to negotiate with its two police unions, which, by law, cannot strike.
Read More →Across the U.S., bus rapid transit system plans are moving along at a healthy speed. While funding is a concern for many, two newly operating systems are already experiencing unanticipated ridership increases.
Read More →In the face of unsupportive patrons and legislators, these 10 agencies managed to alter service enough to create successful systems.
Read More →The agency kept the service running even as schools, businesses and some county departments shut down and ridership numbers were significantly lower than normal.
Read More →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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