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…
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