New FTA Report Shows U.S. Ridership ‘Continues to Increase’
According to a recent Federal Transit Administration (FTA) report on transit trends, ridership in the U.S. continues to increase, growing by more than 17% nationwide from 2022 to 2023.
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Transit Briefs: LA Metro, Amtrak, BART, CTA, SEPTA
LA Metro marks two consecutive years of ridership growth. Also, Amtrak Downeaster celebrates 10 million riders; Bay Area Rapid Transit’s (BART) Holiday Toy Drive collects more than 1,100 toys and $3,600 for Mission Food Hub families; the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) meets a record-breaking workforce milestone; and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) awards a contract for the lease of five vacant regional rail stations.
Transit Briefs: Sound Transit, AECOM/ATP, DPU/MBTA
Sound Transit adds GoodMaps wayfinding tool for riders to five more Link stations. Also, Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) selects AECOM for the Phase 1 delivery of Austin’s first light rail system; and the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) receives a favorable report from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on its safety oversight of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).
NJT Awards Second Raritan River Bridge Construction Contract
Skanska Koch Inc. has landed a construction contract for the new Raritan River Bridge on the North Jersey Coast Line, New Jersey Transit (NJT) reported Dec. 11.
FTA: $5MM Available to Launch T2 Program
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Dec. 3 released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to establish a Technology Transfer (T2) Program. Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on Feb. 11, 2025.
FTA Issues Advisory on Street-Running Rail Collisions
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Nov. 25 issued Safety Advisory 24-2 in an aim to reduce fatalities and injuries caused by street-running rail vehicle collisions.
Transit Briefs: VPRA, Santa Clara VTA
A new study finds that the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s (VPRA) Transforming Rail in Virginia initiative could provide the commonwealth with a nearly $7 billion economic boost. Also, California’s Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) lands federal funding for a transit-oriented development project in Gilroy.
HRT Lands Transit Safety Pledge Grant
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) has received a $10,000 Transit Safety Pledge Grant from Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) to develop a safety campaign for The Tide, its light rail service in Norfolk, Va.
Transit Briefs: GCRTA, CTA, MBTA, NJT, SFMTA
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) celebrates 50 years of service. Also, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) signs a new two-year agreement for expanded social service outreach; Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) releases its Strategic Plan Update detailing progress on fiscal and infrastructure improvements; New Jersey Transit (NJT) lands federal grant to study transit-oriented development in Paterson; and San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) launches an official Muni merchandise store.