Transit Ridership

Blue Tri-Rail train at station at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida.

South Florida Commuter Rail Tops Pre-Pandemic Ridership

The Tri-Rail service connects Miami to Broward and Palm Beach counties.

February 10, 2025 - Progressive Railroading

Blue public transit bus on street with mountains in background in Aspen, Colorado.

Rural Buses a ‘Lifeline’ in Colorado

Bus ridership on local and intercity buses in rural areas rose sharply even as urban transit ridership took a hit between 2019 and 2024.

January 22, 2025 - The Denver Post

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

Close-up of screen with SEPTA public transit information.

Why Philly’s SEPTA Faces a ‘Death Spiral’

The state has not offered a sustainable source of funding to meet the transit agency’s $240 million budget gap.

November 18, 2024 - CBS News

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

Busy New York City subway platform with blurred people walking in and out of trains and close-up on red brick wall on right.

New York Subway Reaches One Billion Ride Milestone

The system’s 2024 performance is on track for its fastest growth since the pandemic.

November 6, 2024 - Bronx Times

Yellow and black Metro light rail train pulling up to outdoor platform with Los Angeles skyline in background.

L.A. Transit Surpasses 1M Weekday Riders for First Time Since Pandemic

Rail and bus ridership in the Los Angeles metropolitan area is recovering at a faster rate than the national average.

October 24, 2024 - KNX News

Close-up of white and red Muni sign at bus stop on Polk Street in San Francisco, California with blurred bus in background.

San Francisco Muni Sees Highest Ridership Since Start of Pandemic

The SFMTA is improving service at off-peak hours and on weekends to accommodate new travel patterns that rely less on weekday commuters. Ridership has increased accordingly.

October 16, 2024 - San Francisco Examiner

Blue and yellow 40-foot public transit bus in San Luis Obispo.

Free Transit for SLO Residents During Rideshare Week

San Luis Obispo transit riders can access fixed-route buses for free during the week of October 7 through October 11.

October 1, 2024 - A-Town Daily News

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

Nashville MTA transit bus at station on street.

Nashville Transit Ridership Back to Pre-Covid Levels

Local bus ridership is recovering quickly, hitting 2.2 million riders in the last quarter of FY 2023-2024.

September 11, 2024 - Mass Transit

Outdoor train platform for light rail train in Minneapolis, Minnesota with passenger walking toward blue and yellow train.

Transit Crime Down in NYC, Minneapolis

The two cities launched targeted efforts to improve security and offer supportive services to transit users.

August 16, 2024 - Cities Today

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

Silver and blue Sun Tran public transit bus on street in Tucson, Arizona.

Tucson Keeps Buses Fare-Free

The city is doubling down on its efforts to boost bus ridership as part of its climate action plan.

July 28, 2024 - Yale Climate Connections

7 Bus Chicago CTA

Chicago Transit Ridership Continues to Grow

The city’s three regional agencies are seeing ridership reaching 64 percent of 2019 levels.

July 8, 2024 - Mass Transit

Blue electric bus labeled with 'All-Electric Bus Wind Powered by PGE' in white in Tigard, Oregon.

TriMet Ridership Grows Thanks to Realignment, Schedule Changes

The agency’s response to post-pandemic changes in travel behavior is paying off.

May 19, 2024 - Portland Tribune

CTA Purple Line train

Chicago Transit Recovery Trails Behind Other Major US Cities

Sluggish ridership rates and staffing shortages are dampening recovery. Looming budget gaps could make things even worse.

May 10, 2024 - WGN9

New York City Subway

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April 30, 2024 - Good Good Good

Woman with long hair wearing Covid mask sitting on underground train station bench looking at her watch as subway train approaches in background at Hollywood/Western station in Los Angeles, California.

How California Transit Agencies are Addressing Rider Harassment

Safety and harassment are commonly cited reasons passengers, particularly women and girls, avoid public transit.

April 17, 2024 - The American Prospect

two riders wearing masks during the covid-19 pandemic exit a blue city bus in the Bronx in New York City.

Transit Ridership Continues its Slow Recovery

Ridership grew by 16 percent between 2022 and 2023.

April 11, 2024 - Smart Cities Dive

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