A closer look at ridership trends, demographic shifts, and the broader impacts of service reductions reveals why maintaining, and even improving, bus...

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Board Passes Labor Agreement, Budget at California's VTA
Navigating the Impact of Tariffs on Transit: A Strategic Approach for Agencies
Chicago Agencies Detail Possible Service Cuts, Need for Action
Santa Clara VTA, ATU Ratifies 4-Year Labor Agreement
Competitive Mass Transit: Using Technology and Data to Revolutionize City Commutes

Categories: New Mobility, Technology

Held just one week before JTA’s historic launch of NAVI, the nation’s first permanent public transportation revenue-service powered by AVs, the event set a...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10242786/jta-hosts-national-av-day-conference

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Jacksonville Launches Nation’s First Public Autonomous Transit Service
Holon to Establish AV Shuttle Manufacturing Facility in Jacksonville
Florida’s JTA Approves Plan to Reserve HOLON Autonomous Vehicles for U²C Project
Florida's JTA Opens Autonomous Innovation Center, Unveils Service Name for AV Program
Jacksonville Approves Shortlist for Statewide Procurement of AVs

Categories: Bus, Management, Security and Safety, Technology

Across the U.S., municipalities and transit agencies are grappling with a growing challenge: ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient public transportation in...

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World Sustainable Transport Day: Untapped Strategies for Sustainable Mobility
Clear the Way: How Bus Lane Automation Can Improve City Transit
Tech Showcase: How Sportworks’ Velolink Empowers Transit Agencies to Drive Bike-on-Bus Adoption
What to Do When Metros Can't Expand Highways Further
Competitive Mass Transit: Using Technology and Data to Revolutionize City Commutes

Categories: New Mobility, Technology

The expansion reflects METRO’s commitment to equitable, accessible transportation for all Houstonians, particularly those in historically underserved...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10242669/houston-metro-expands-community-connector-microtransit-service

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Houston METRO Brings Community Connector Service to The Heights
WMATA Launches First Major Metrobus Overhaul in 50 Years
LADOT Expands LAnow On-Demand Ride Service
Houston's METRO Awarded $1.2M in Funding for Revitalization Project
Public Transit: An Economic Powerhouse on Wheels

Categories: Management, New Mobility

Launched earlier this month, NCTD+ offers on-demand rides within a seven-square-mile service zone in Vista.

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California's NCTD Adds Jeff Hiott to Management Team
California's NCTD Marks 30 Years of Commuter Rail
LADOT Expands LAnow On-Demand Ride Service
MTS, NCTD Introduce Express Mode with Apple Pay
San Diego Region Transit Agencies Mark 1M Contactless Payment Taps

Categories: New Mobility, Paratransit, Technology

The goal of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority's service is to improve access to healthcare in the area by providing another reliable and convenient...

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CCTA, Beep Launching AV Shuttle Service at Senior Community Site
May Mobility Now Offering Driverless Rides in Georgia
May Mobility Partners with Lyft on AV Service
May Mobility’s Rural Minnesota AV Program Hits 10K Rider Milestone
May Mobility, T-Mobile Team to Bring AVs to Georgia

Categories: Bus, Motorcoach, New Mobility, Technology

RTD’s partnership with Transit and Masabi earned it a METRO Innovative Solutions Award for Customer Experience.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10226914/denver-rtd-masabi-and-transit-program-simplifies-multimodal-trips

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Biz Briefs: Modeshift, Masabi, STV, and More
Biz Briefs: Via, Moovit, and Masabi
Biz Briefs: Genfare, STV, and Masabi
Biz Briefs: Masabi, New Flyer, Daimler Buses, and More
Biz Briefs: Connectpoint, FlixBus, Masabi, and More

Categories: New Mobility, Technology

The VIA board unanimously approved creation of the new Downtown Link zone at a special-called board meeting.

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San Antonio's VIA Names New President/CEO
San Antonio's VIA Approves Frequency Improvements on Key Routes
San Antonio's VIA Lands $268M Fed Grant for Green Line
San Antonio’s VIA Declares ‘Something Big Is on the Move’
San Antonio's VIA Finalizes Local Funding Match for Rapid Transit Project

Categories: Paratransit, Rail

The state-of-the-art station addresses a longstanding need for improved transit options on the Near West Side that benefits residents, supports local growth...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10225943/chicago-marks-grand-reopening-of-green-line-station

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Chicago Regional Transit Ridership Hits Post-Pandemic High
Chicago Lands $1.97B Federal Grant for Red Line Extension Project
Chicago's Dorval Carter Announces Retirement
Chicago’s Far South Side Gets Sneak Peek at Red Line Extension
Chicago's Proposed Operating Budget Charts Course for a Better Riding Experience

Categories: New Mobility, Technology

Being the fifth annual edition of the NABSA report, the 2023 State of the Industry Report demonstrates shared micromobility’s continued viability and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10225870/micromobility-usage-in-north-america-at-all-time-high

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Los Angeles Launches Phase II of Mobility Wallet Transportation Subsidy Program
New York MTA's Efforts to Combat Fare Evasion Paying Off
The Routing Company’s Inaugural On-Demand Transit Report Reveals Revolution
FTA Report Finds Public Transit Ridership Up 17% Nationwide in 2023
What to Do When Metros Can't Expand Highways Further