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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2025

Washington's C-TRAN Ridership Grows for 3rd Year in a Row

Overall, ridership remains below pre-pandemic levels for C-TRAN and other transit agencies.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 22, 2024

Chicago Transit Breaks Post-Pandemic Ridership Record

Systemwide in 2023, the CTA provided nearly 36 million more rides compared to 2022. In 2023, bus ridership increased 15.5% over 2022. Rail ridership increased 13.4%.

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Newsby Alex RomanJanuary 22, 2024

FMCSA's Administrator Hutcheson Stepping Down

She will depart the agency on Jan. 26. Sue Lawless, FMCSA Executive Director and Chief Safety Officer, will serve as Acting Deputy Administrator and lead the agency.

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Articlesby Alex RomanDecember 7, 2023

Tackling The Cost of Motorcoach Insurance Post-COVID

While the pandemic put a freeze on business, insurance companies were able to help operations control costs when their vehicles weren’t running. Now that operations are in business again, however, there are some keys to keep in mind to keep this controllable cost as low as possible.

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Transit Dispatchesby Gamaliel Anguiano November 21, 2023

Why Local Transit Systems Need to Prepare for Global Challenges Ahead

In the face of impending global challenges, it's essential for local transit agencies to recognize thinking globally is not only advisable but necessary for the resilience of the communities they serve.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 9, 2023

New TOD Legislation Renews TransLink’s Call for Provincial Funding Commitment

This legislation represents one of the most significant changes to land use and zoning policy that has ever been seen in the province, but "it won’t succeed unless the three levels of government work together to deliver better transit in this region."

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Articlesby Dan Verbsky November 2, 2023

How Advanced Content Management Systems Can Enhance Transit Hub Experiences, Capabilities

CMSs are making it possible to centrally control content, power, and emergency broadcast capabilities for virtually every type and size of digital screen from flight information displays and overhead banners to direct-view LED video walls and menu boards.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 30, 2023

CTA Ridership Hits Post-Pandemic Record

Already high ridership levels were boosted during the first week of October by great weather, out-of-town marathon runners and their friends and families, and local residents making preparations for the big race, according to CTA officials.

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Articlesby Alex RomanOctober 23, 2023

ABA’s Pantuso Talks Final Year at Association, Future of Motorcoach Industry

Although his departure date as president and CEO is set for September 2024, Pantuso explains there is too much to do to start “counting down the days,” including continuing to help operators get back on their feet post-COVID and preparing for his final Marketplace, which will be held in Nashville.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 29, 2023

L.A. Metro Ridership Continues Climb in July

The agency saw a 15% year-over-year increase in ridership in July 2023 compared to July 2022 with more than 23.3 million boardings, marking the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year ridership growth.

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