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…
The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) Is partnering with Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) to commission an Economic Impact of…
With the adoption earlier this year of an omnibus transportation bill, HF 2887, the Minnesota State Legislature and Governor Tim Waltz…
The future of public transport stations is poised to undergo a significant transformation with the advent of smart park and…
In what appears to be the largest investment of its kind in U.S. history, the city of Houston is installing…
Amid a spike of security fears about public transit, a venerable trope linking rail travel with criminality is again making headlines.…
The intersection of technology and bike racks in public transit is an intriguing aspect of modern urban life that is…
In an innovative approach to tackle the nation’s truck driver shortage and provide meaningful employment to formerly incarcerated individuals, Connecticut’s…
LA Metro is testing out a six-month pilot program that focuses on the distance and spacing between different buses on…
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is creating the first of four housing developments with 100% affordable units. “This effort…
One of the sessions at the American Planning Association’s 2023 national conference titled “Yes, Transit Can Support Affordable Housing” discussed…
The Disability Access to Transportation Act includes: Findings that highlight the ongoing need to improve access to transportation systems for…
While electric vehicles are becoming much more commonplace, transit agencies have had mixed experiences with electric buses. Many are still…
Spare and Uber, industry leaders in transportation, announce a transformative partnership that integrates Spare’s cloud-based on-demand transit platform with Uber’s…
Considered perhaps the most prominent staple of public transport everywhere, it is precisely the bus that keeps on innovating –…
Many a scholar and policy analyst has lamented American dependence on cars and the corresponding lack of federal investment in…
Local governments can improve access to jobs by further integrating shared micromobility, such as electric bikes and scooters, into their public transit systems, according…
Earlier this month, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), and Thomas Kean, Jr., (NJ-07) introduced…
Officials announced the opening last week of registration for the first courses to be held at the International Association of Public…
On May 15, the world’s first self-driving bus service launched in Scotland. The 14-mile circuit will carry about 10,000 passengers…
A new Boston Public Library (BPL) pilot programme means riders at 20 bus stops in the city can access free…
An innovative partnership gives residents of northwest Washington state a single fare-payment option they can use on public transit to…
When bus service was eliminated for five years in Clayton County, in the Atlanta metro area, residents endured substantial increases…
For years, the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) would witness an assault against one of its bus operators every few…
The N.C. Department of Transportation spends about $5 billion a year building and maintaining a transportation system based primarily on…
The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is offering free Pace Suburban Bus vouchers for women seeking preventative medical care. The vouchers are…
The world’s first fleet of self-driving commuter buses is set to enter service in Scotland next month. This comes after…
Many studies have documented the linkage between public transportation and economic outcomes, though there is relatively little empirical evidence on…
Research in U.S. shows treatment centres near transit stops save costs, improve access Some cities in Canada are experiencing a surge…
In the spring of 2022, Walmart Inc. created a new position among the roughly 15,000 employees who work at its…
These projects could include activities such as the following: Create a network of active transportation facilities Integrate active transportation facilities…
The city of Moab is set to debut its Moab Area Transit pilot program Thursday, which features both fixed-route service and on-demand…
CATA has partnered with the Ingham County Parks Department to offer free year-round rides to the parks managed by the department. The…
With more than 50,000 annual visitors, McAfee Knob is one of the most photographed spots on the entire Appalachian Trail.…
A battle over building a housing development near a Baltimore light rail station illustrates why it’s so hard to make viable public…
As transit agencies grapple with significant ridership losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, many are looking to bring back riders by…
As part of the Thriving Communities effort, the federal agency will supply technical assistance to revive economically distressed areas. Local…
The need for more housing and sustainable transportation has North County’s transit agency exploring ways to maximize the use of…
Could you rely solely on public transit for all of your transportation needs for an entire week? Think about the…
A public transport system that is reliable, affordable and green should be a basic right. But it isn’t, and in…
To create equitable transit systems, understanding the location of key populations and the mobility needs of those populations is critical.…
Redwood City is poised to finalize plans for the creation of a new Transit District in the heart of the city. First…
The U.S. is one of the most expensive countries in the world for building transit, according to the Transit Costs…
In the Twin Cities, Boston, New York City and beyond, transit agencies are experimenting with solar-powered e-paper signs and onboard…
A joint letter from CTAA, APTA and AASHTO requests assistance from USDOT to secure additional chassis for the small bus…
Oregon State Transportation and Mobility for Veterans “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation…
There’s no such thing as a free bus. But these five cities are among those offering free public transportation. How…
While the Minneapolis-St. Paul transit system works to be more accessible to riders with limited English, volunteers fill in the…
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority – Hyannis, MA
To promote access for Cape Cod residents to specialty medical appointments in Boston, the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) has run a Boston Hospital shuttle since 2001. The shuttle starts on the Outer Cape and picks passengers up at seven stops in different Cape towns, and then drives into Boston and drops passengers off at their appointments. In the early afternoon, the shuttle picks riders back up for the return trip to the Cape. Prior to the pandemic, service ran one daily round trip five days a week; since the pandemic, the shuttle runs Monday through Thursday. In order to serve as many residents as possible, the shuttle is open to the general public.
Community Transit, the public transit authority for Snohomish County, has permitted shopping carts on certain buses after performing an equity…
Some $2 billion in federal money will soon be unlocked for rural transit projects, but it may not be enough…
New efforts by federal and state authorities to encourage the construction of housing in walkable and transit-rich communities suggests that…
About 155,000 people over the age of 65 live in rural Arizona – one in five of those individuals live…
If your concessionary travellers have not returned since Covid, ask yourself this… what have you done to make them feel…
Women are three times more likely than men to worry about their safety on public transit. They also rely more…
More than 40 years ago, when shifts were Monday through Friday, employees in Rochester, N.Y., could take a fixed-route bus…
Bus riders wait for GRTC’s Bus Rapid Transit Pulse Bus in Richmond, Virginia. Increased frequency of service is a way…
A Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s bus in action. Recognizing that a one-size-fits-all approach to policing does not adequately serve…
Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of CTpass, a new state program administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation that…
Denver’s Union Station where RTD’s Mental Health Clinicians assist riders. Additional related example: Metro Transit (St. Louis MO) is partnering…
An e-scooter is parked in a dockless mobility corral in Pittsburgh, PA By integrating a variety of mobility services into…
Credit: WMATA, Photograph by Larry Levine All across the United States, public transit systems are working to ensure that investments…
State and local transportation departments and transit agencies can apply for three months’ of free access to Nexar’s CityStream service…
Have more mobility news that we should be reading and sharing? Let us know! Reach out to Sage Kashner (kashner@ctaa.org).
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