#public-transit

#public-transit

Albuquerque made zero-fare transit permanent in November 2023, becoming one of the largest U.S. cities to implement zero-fare transit.

TriMet is experiencing a significant fiscal crisis, forcing the public transit agency to cut service by 10 percent over the next two years, starting this fall.

Muni has launched Grateful Dead-themed buses and trains, featuring psychedelic designs to celebrate the band's 60th anniversary, enhancing transit to Golden Gate Park.

The integration of AI-powered video surveillance in public transit systems not only enhances safety but also optimizes operations, improves performance, and elevates the passenger experience.

Cupertino's Memorial Park Amphitheater will host San Francisco Shakespeare Festival's Free Shakespeare in the Park staging of The Two Gentlemen of Verona from July 19 to August 3. The adaptation presents a contemporary setting, where two young men explore love and success after leaving a small Midwestern town.

Montreal's Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) has contracted Masabi to develop a new fare collection solution under the Software-as-a-Service model. This initiative is part of the Concerto project to modernize public transit customer experience, which remains within a $146 million budget.

We spent about three months traveling around the United Kingdom, France, and Spain, realizing that relying on rideshares instead of public transport was a costly mistake.

The rise of remote work since the pandemic is fundamentally altering commuting patterns for many Americans, creating significant challenges for large public transit systems.

Public transit drivers are some of the unsung heroes of our cities. Here in the South Bay many of them rise before dawn to commute to work.

Commuters using Clipper cards are experiencing issues with their passes on public transit systems including SamTrans, Caltrain, BART, and Muni, as they are unable to scan their cards.

On the Fourth of July holiday, subway, bus, Staten Island Railway, and Long Island Rail Road services in NYC will operate on a Saturday schedule with additional service near the fireworks show.

Shannon Spencer described the chaotic exit from the concert as a standstill where staff's strategy of letting people out 'in batches' caused significant delays.

Access-A-Ride Paratransit is not only breaking ridership records but also achieving high on-time performance and customer satisfaction, showcasing its value as a mass transit service.

At approximately 3:30 PM, two 16-year-old boys at the 59th St. R station were assaulted and robbed by three individuals, highlighting the ongoing concerns of youth safety in transit areas.

Motorists can expect delays in the surrounding area and are encouraged to use alternate routes as major road closures are in effect during the Toronto 10K marathon.

"Students [will] save a median of $58 per month for all their transit needs... students will use the all-you-can-eat pass frequently because they typically live further from campus."

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced a 50% discount for PATH train riders with disabilities, starting June 16.

The Port Authority will soon offer PATH train riders with disabilities 50% reduced fares, which exemplifies their commitment to enhancing accessibility in public transit.