Ridership

Gas Prices Cause High Demand for Transit

Rising gas prices have caused a big increase in transit ridership in Loudoun County, Virginia, where officials are looking to expand their bus fleet and capacity to handle the jump in demand.

May 31, 2008 - The Washington Post

The End of Car Culture?

Transit ridership is spiking across the country as gas prices go up. Is this a tipping point for America's car culture?

May 31, 2008 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

L.A. Subway Ridership Spikes in 2008

With gas prices rising beyond the comfort zones of many drivers, ridership on L.A.'s train system has seen record highs in the early months of 2008. For many in the city, the price is prompting a major paradigm shift in terms of mobility.

May 25, 2008 - BBC

Oregonians Driving Less, Riding Transit More

Rising gas prices are pushing more and more Oregon drivers out of their cars. High public transit ridership figures and a reduction in vehicle-miles traveled suggest former drivers are now using transit instead of driving.

May 14, 2008 - The Oregonian

Transit Ridership Is Up, But So Are Costs

More and more people are riding public transit systems, which many officials see as a good sign. But the added strains to the systems are placing many in tight financial situations.

April 9, 2008 - U.S. News & World Report

The Pains of Popularity

San Diego's downtown trolley service is becoming too popular, causing officials to propose equipment upgrades to handle the rising crowds. But the bigger trolleys will take out some car lanes and affect traffic lights, and many are unhappy about it.

March 21, 2008 - San Diego City Beat

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