Ensuring safety for passengers and drivers is even more critical today as we navigate constantly evolving guidelines designed to help limit the spread of infection.
Daily ridership is now at 50% of TTC’s pre-pandemic levels and customer trips are more evenly spread throughout the day.
Although COVID-19 has certainly presented the transit industry with significant challenges, the timing of introducing new initiatives might actually be advantageous, tempering unrealistic expectations for success.
The HART SMART AV offers first mile, last mile connection between the TECO Line Streetcar and the Marion Transit Center.
The competitive grant funds are provided through FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning.
The $10 billion program is designed to upgrade rail infrastructure and enhance service ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The agency unveils its reNEW Plan, which outlines a rollout of onboard PPE, social distancing requirements, air filters, and protective shields for bus operators.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, SacRT’s SmaRT Ride has experienced steady growth this summer, with July showing the highest ridership month to date, providing approximately 12,200 rides.
The spread of the coronavirus has had a devastating impact on mass transit systems all over the world, particularly in large cities like New York City, Paris, and Tokyo.
CEO Rick Leary announced temporary layoffs in April in the wake of a historic ridership drop caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting shut down of schools and non-essential businesses.