Transit Service

Aerial view of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah with snow-capped mountains in background.

Salt Lake City to Get Five New Bus Lines

The service improvements come after a year of strong ridership growth.

January 20, 2025 - The Salt Lake Tribune

MARTA train tracks run in the middle of a six lane highway with an overpass and the Buckhead city skyline of skyscrapers in the background.

MARTA Adds Train Service for NYE Events

The Atlanta transit agency will run additional trains to accommodate traffic to sporting and cultural events downtown over the New Year’s holiday.

December 27, 2024 - 11 Alive

MARTA subway train at platform in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta City Leaders Call on MARTA to Expand Weekend Service

The city is set to host multiple major sporting events in the next several years, prompting calls for expanded transit service on weekends and to popular areas.

November 28, 2024 - Next City

Bus Service

SEPTA Awarded $153 Million to Stave Off Fare Hikes

Philadelphia’s struggling transit system will be able to delay a 30 percent fare raise, but the temporary fix won't do nearly enough to close its budget gap.

November 27, 2024 - Spotlight PA

Blue, white, and red Metra commuter train with Chicago buildigns in background.

Chicago Transit Faces Severe Service Cuts

Metra officials warn the agency could cut service by as much as 40 percent to make up for a massive budget shortfall.

November 19, 2024 - CBS Chicago

Chicago Transit

Chicago Transit Increasing Rail Service to Pre-Pandemic Levels

The Chicago Transit Authority is close to returning both rail and bus service to pre-pandemic schedules, with some adjustments for new travel demand.

November 8, 2024 - Mass Transit

New Jersey Transit passenger rail commuter train at station in Hoboken, New Jersey with platform 12 sign.

NJ Transit Struggles, Leaving Riders Stranded

The troubled agency has been canceling roughly 100 trains per week.

October 30, 2024 - Curbed

View of passengers on transit bus at night.

Transit Service Cuts Likely Coming to Your Town

Absent additional state or federal funding, public transit systems across the nation could be forced to reduce service.

September 22, 2024 - Streetsblog USA

Alstom Train

NJ Transit Fare Holiday Announcement Draws Mixed Reactions

New Jersey officials say the fare-free week is a “thank you” to loyal transit riders after a summer of service disruptions; transit advocates say it’s a gimmick and longer-term solutions are needed.

August 19, 2024 - Patch

White and purple RTA bus inf ront of white archway to Armstrong transit station in New Orleans, Louisiana.

New Orleans Transit Struggles to Maintain Service

Regional transit agencies, already forced to make cuts, are calling for state funding to help them maintain service and access federal grant opportunities.

July 31, 2024 - The Times-Picayune

Group of cheery riders inside a CDTA public transit bus.

New York Transit Agency Launches Performance Dashboard

The tool increases transparency about the agency’s performance on a variety of metrics.

March 19, 2024 - Mass Transit

Red public bus on street in San Antonio, Texas with line of four red e-scooters on sidewalk.

Mid-Size Cities Struggle to Provide Reliable Transit

Smaller transit agencies face some unique challenges.

January 18, 2024 - Streetsblog USA

Close-up of woman waiting on fairly empty subway platform with tracks and opposing platform blurred in the background.

Report: Transit Safety Begins With Better Service

Transit riders want more frequent service, less police.

November 15, 2023 - Streetsblog USA

White minibus with yellow "On-Demand" logo parked in an asphalt lot with grass field and dry fall trees in background in Edmonton, Canada.

Advocates Urge Caution as Microtransit Expands

On-demand microtransit is gaining popularity with transit agencies, but is it at the expense of existing service?

November 1, 2023 - Governing

Close-up of side of white and blue and red Chicago Transit Authority bus.

Chicago Transit Releases 2024 Budget

The agency projects modest ridership growth while aiming to make long-term investments in bus and rail improvements.

October 24, 2023 - Streetsblog Chicago

Aerial view of coastal town of Santa Cruz, California.

Santa Cruz Transit Looks to Expand

A small transit agency in Northern California is making ambitious expansion plans.

October 4, 2023 - Human Transit

White and green Rhode Island Public Transit Agency bus

Rhode Island Ends Free Transit Program

The state’s public transit agency cited cost overruns and a looming ‘fiscal cliff.’

August 14, 2023 - The Center Square

Close-up of gloved hand holding blue Orca transit card with blue and yellow bus in background

King County Metro to Cut Bus Service

With hundreds of buses out of service and a mechanic shortage delaying repairs and maintenance, Seattle area bus riders will see significantly reduced service this summer.

July 4, 2023 - The Seattle Times

Washington, D.C.

D.C. Metro Announces Service Improvements

The Red, Blue, and Silver lines will see faster headways as the agency reintroduces its 7000-series rail cars to the fleet.

June 14, 2023 - The Washington Post

A map of the city of Madison’s public transit routes.

Madison Launches Redesigned Transit System

Transit riders in Madison, Wisconsin are navigating an entirely new system this week.

June 13, 2023 - WKOW

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