ALBANY, NY (December 3, 2024) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has announced that Market 32/Price Chopper has joined its Universal Access Program…
Some homes could use land owned by transit agencies, planning pros say Most of the U.S. housing shortage could be…
Two West Hartford developments that have been approved in the town’s Transit-Oriented Development Zone are eligible for a boost in…
Maryland’s transportation and housing departments are entering into an agreement to prioritize home building near transit stations to help the…
With community members and local officials in attendance, Housing Hope hosted a welcoming ceremony in Edmonds Tuesday at its newest…
If you’ve always wanted to join the NCDOT and have a career in Transportation now might be the time. The…
A new map highlights the states that use the most public transport, based on data from U.S. News & World…
The Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee on Wednesday continued its statewide Moving PA Forward by Investing in Roads, Bridges and Transit…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Commerce awarded $12.6 million to three affordable housing projects that will produce…
Members of our Community Editorial Board, a group of community residents who are engaged with and passionate about local issues,…
Written by Dr. Aisha Harris How are you getting to wherever you need to be, or are going? Do you…
Transit is a vital component of equitable urban infrastructure. As our cities continue to grow and diversify, ensuring that transit…
The Federal Transit Administration is celebrating its 60th anniversary. On July 9, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law the…
Up until just a couple years ago, Meigs County in southeast Ohio didn’t offer public transport. Now, it’s building a transportation…
A pilot program by the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority launched in select areas in the City of Birmingham. “Max on…
Public transit makes an important difference in communities the size of Marshall (Minnesota), and that’s something I know from personal…
A new study from McGill University warns that cutting public transit service could lead to a “doom spiral” resulting in…
It’s no secret that rural America is lacking in public transportation systems. But for people like Crossman to build a…
In celebration of American Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pasifika Heritage (AANHP) Month, King County Metro this week unveiled three art projects designed…
Chicago and San Francisco are looking to consolidate the transit agencies in their respective cities, proposals backed by state lawmakers.…
Priority lanes for transit buses, if kept clear, can be key to increasing equitable access to employment opportunities, said researchers…
Oklahoma City’s Embark transit service provides demand-response rides to domestic violence victims
The Youth Pass Program offers reduced fares to young adults with low income. The program is a partnership between the…
The MBTA announced several fare change proposals that aim to improve equity, increase ridership, and simplify fare rules, including the…
Public-transit agencies often hear complaints from riders about harassment. But system officials don’t always know what to do about it,…
The Federal Transit Administration issued a final rule last week updating the agency’s safety plans for transit workers and passengers. The…
By day, Mingwei Samuel works as a software developer. Also by day — together with urbanist and writer Darrell Owens — he…
One of my earliest recollections is of a Trailways bus stopping in front of our house on a summer day,…
With over 70 percent of voters saying the government should fund more public transit, it’s no surprise imaginary transit maps…
Being able to get from place to place is the foundation for a thriving community and sets the stage for…
An amended version of a bill that would encourage more housing near train and bus stations around the state was…
King County Metro has announced that it has taken significant steps to enhance security measures across its extensive transit network, aiming…
Unionized bus drivers have negotiated an unprecedented labor deal with a local transit agency that gives them veto power over autonomous…
America is full of sorry bus stops — but advocates and agencies don’t always know exactly how many need some TLC.…
Although sustainability is an important goal in transport policies, the focus is often on environmental sustainability, mostly ignoring economic and…
Frontline transit work can be satisfying and secure—but also stressful or unsafe. Many agencies across the state lacked transit operators…
As part of a strategic move to bolster the public transportation system in Lancaster-Fairfield, Fairfield County is poised to assume…
Recognizing passengers’ trip phases can provide valuable insights for urban planners in making decisions regarding urban planning, as it involves…
I have been thinking a lot about transit recovery in the post-pandemic world. To sum up my previous thoughts: The…
During a pandemic or natural disaster, people may alter transit usage behavior due to perception of changes in the environment.…
A new piece of legislation introduced last month by Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) from the Atlanta area will change that. The bill, Stronger…
Public transport is rarely an election issue, and politicians know that big schemes like Britain’s High Speed 2 train line…
Portland firefighters had to improvise when transporting a patient to the hospital on New Year’s Eve. Firefighters were dispatched to…
For several years there has been a housing crisis in Colorado’s mountain resort towns. In areas like Summit County leaders…
No-cost land transfers of underused transportation assets to develop transit-oriented affordable housing could be a game changer for local governments.
Over the past 37 years, Climb Wyoming has worked to break cycles of generational poverty by supporting single moms throughout the state.…
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has introduced an act that would increase access to public transportation for college students by…
As neighborhoods densify, we should demand that cities provide neighborhood shuttle service to relieve increased traffic and parking pressure
Since 2016, Blackener and Hale have been able to rely on the “Paris Metro” to provide a working fixed-route bus…
When examining the average household expenses in 2022, the Bureau of Labor Statistics listed transportation as the second largest expense…
While widely spread throughout the city and a popular alternative to driving, public transportation in Phoenix has been criticized recently…
Transit agencies across the country are exploring innovative safety solutions — and it starts with better service. 1. Simple upgrades…
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is considering proposing minimum safety standards to provide protections for transit workers to obtain adequate…
The problem San Francisco cannot regain its economic footing without a downtown revival, but many obstacles stand in the way.…
Virtual forum convened on November 6, 2023 presented by the League of Women Voters of Alabama and the National Federation…
Navigating LA Metro can be a challenge for those unfamiliar with the choices or overwhelmed by how many people use…
Reece Martin at RMTransit walks through how transit can be better designed to support frequent transit use. Basic things like…
Transportation to centers is one of the biggest barriers for families accessing Head Start programs, according to a survey from…
At Global Mobility Call, the Rural Mobility Conference addressed one of the transport sector’s biggest challenges: how to improve connectivity…
For decades, housing policy and transportation policy in Canada have been planned separately — a factor leading to a housing crisis and…
A new organization aims to bring together public- and private-sector organizations around the development and deployment of small, autonomous shuttles.…
Transit is much safer than driving. That’s just a fact. Nevertheless, if people don’t feel safe, statistics still won’t get them on the…
Faced with a seven-figure gap in its operating budget and unable to find a corporate sponsor, Houston BCycle, the city’s…
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) has announced that its new Virginia Trip Planner is available for…
The Central Ohio Transit Authority and the Columbus Regional Airport Authority broke ground on what is being called a “mobility…
About 5.0 million Americans relied on transit to get to work in 2022, according to American Community Survey data released by the…
A coalition of organizations in Northern Virginia is teaching people how to use public transportation, aiming to help those limited…
On Aug. 11, a consortium of 10 smaller transit providers, led by the Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA),…
First Five Nebraska, working with Child Care Aware® of America and the Alliance for Early Success, recently developed a dashboard that explores the child care…
Many employers with at least fifty employees in the six-county Chicago area will have to provide their full-time employees with…
The bus operator shortage across the country is impacting transit agencies’ ability to run service and leaving riders stranded. Our…
In this notice, DOT is taking action to finalize a limited waiver of Buy America requirements for de minimis costs…
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