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
TriMet Announces Service Cuts, Other Reductions to Address Budget Shortfall
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

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...

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Jacksonville Launches Nation’s First Public Autonomous Transit Service
HOLON Solidifies Plan for Florida Production Facility
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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The World Cup Stress Test: Are U.S. Cities Ready for Potential Gridlock?
World Sustainable Transport Day: Untapped Strategies for Sustainable Mobility
Florida PSTA's SunRunner Marks 3 Year Anniversary
Clear the Way: How Bus Lane Automation Can Improve City Transit
UITP Congress Charts the Next Era of Public Transport

Categories: New Mobility, Technology

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

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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
Ohio's COTA Sees 9% Increase in Mid-Year Ridership

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
California's North County Transit District Celebrates 50th Anniversary
MTS, NCTD Introduce Express Mode with Apple Pay

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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May Mobility Now Offering Driverless Rides in Georgia
May Mobility Partners with Lyft on AV Service
Glydways Showcases New Mobility Solution at CES 25
Biz Briefs: Zonar, May Mobility, and More
May Mobility Launches Ride-Hail API

Categories: Bus, Motorcoach, New Mobility, Technology

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

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Biz Briefs: Alstom to Supply R211 Components and More
Biz Briefs: Modeshift, Masabi, STV, and More
South Florida Transit Agencies Launch Unified Mobile App
Biz Briefs: Genfare, STV, and Masabi
Biz Briefs: Masabi, New Flyer, Daimler Buses, 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’
Glydways Showcases New Mobility Solution at CES 25

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 Program to Provide Financial Assistance to Residents Seeking Training, Careers
Chicago Transit Approves $2B 2025 Budget

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...

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Shared Micromobility Ridership Sets New Record, Report Finds
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
The World Cup Stress Test: Are U.S. Cities Ready for Potential Gridlock?