Brandon Lewis

Cleveland

Associate Editor at Mass Transit Magazine

Associate Editor @MassTransitmag / Host of @real_bworld / Co-host @ringschampion. SB LII and LIX Champ. #FlyEaglesFly #LetEmKnow #GuardsBall

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Innovating Fare Collection: How Three Transit Agencies are Rethinking Revenue, Ridership and the Rider Experience

5 days ago | masstransitmag.com | Brandon Lewis

WMATA’s new fare gates and fare pricing strategy WMATA has also faced post-pandemic challenges when it comes to fare evasion, and the agency took a step in 2024 to try to combat the issue by installing new faregates at all 98 Metrorail stations. According to WMATA Chief Planning and Performance Officer Tom Webster, the old fare gates were what the agency calls clamshell gates. Those types of gates open and close to the side and were easy for fare evaders to jump and cross over.
Infrastructure Technology Podcast explores mobility data

5 days ago | masstransitmag.com | Brandon Lewis

GJ: And welcome to another episode of Infrastructure Technology Podcast, the ITP, brought to you by Endeavor Business Media, Roads and Bridges and Mass Transit. I'm Gavin Jenkins, your host and senior managing editor of Roads and Bridges. And with me, as always, we have the jack of all trades, Harlee Hewitt, associate editor of Roads and Bridges, and we also have the man, the myth, the legend, coming from Cleveland, Ohio, Brandon Lewis, associate editor of Mass Transit Magazine.
Fare collection updates from MTC, Cincinnati Metro

6 days ago | masstransitmag.com | Brandon Lewis

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Cincinnati Metro have made adjustments to improve the way riders pay for fares in their respective regions. MTC to transition Clipper® START pilot program to an ongoing fare product On May 28, MTC approved a resolution to transition the Clipper® START pilot program to an ongoing fare product that offers a uniform 50 percent discount for rides on all systems that accept Clipper for fare payment.
VIA Metropolitan Transit, CATS to improve transit service with updated service plans

1 week ago | masstransitmag.com | Brandon Lewis

VIA Metropolitan Transit (VIA) and Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) are set to improve transit service on their respective systems through the implementation of updated service plans. VIA Board approves Better Bus Plan VIA’s Board of Trustees approved the agency’s Better Bus Plan, a comprehensive initiative that will bring more frequent and reliable service to the region over the next several years.
CHSRA completes two high-speed rail separation projects

1 week ago | masstransitmag.com | Brandon Lewis

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has completed two separation projects as part of the third and fourth structures to be completed in 2025. Belmont Avenue Grade Separation Belmont Avenue Grade Separation in the city of Fresno, Calif., is now open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic and is the third structure to be completed this year. CHSRA notes work began on the Belmont Avenue Grade Separation in 2022 but remained open to traffic throughout construction.
TriMet, TransLink to renovate historic stations

1 week ago | masstransitmag.com | Brandon Lewis

A drone shot of the NE 82nd Ave. MAX Station project. TriMet and TransLink are set to renovate historic stations in their service areas to better improve the public transit experience. TriMet to renovate NE 82nd Ave. MAX Station TriMet is starting construction on the renovation of the nearly 40-year-old NE 82nd Ave. MAX Station. According to the agency, a two-day disruption from June 8-9 is needed to prepare the area around the station for significant construction activity beginning later this summer.
People on the move: NVTA, Transdev

2 weeks ago | masstransitmag.com | Brandon Lewis

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) and Transdev have made new appointments to their respective leadership teams. NVTA appoints new executive director The NVTA Board has appointed Danielle Schmitz as the agency’s new executive director, effective July 1. Schmitz has served the agency since 2008 and will succeed longtime Executive Director Kate Miller, who will retire on June 30 after 13 years of leadership.
Amtrak state-sponsored services set ridership records in April

2 weeks ago | masstransitmag.com | Brandon Lewis

Amtrak’s state-sponsored Borealis trains and Amtrak Virginia passenger rail service both set ridership records during the month of April. Borealis trains exceed expectations in first year of service The Borealis train between St. Paul, Minn., and Chicago has exceed expectations in its first full year of service. Operated daily by Amtrak under contracts with the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois, Borealis ridership for the 11 months ending April 30 was more than 205,800.
Infrastructure Technology Podcast explores the app evolution

2 weeks ago | masstransitmag.com | Brandon Lewis

GJ: Welcome to the Infrastructure Technology Podcast. I'm your host, Gavin Jenkins, senior managing editor of Roads and Bridges, and with me, as always, we have the jack of all trades at Endeavor Business Media, Harlee Hewitt, associate editor, Roads and Bridges, and then we have the man, the myth, the legend, Brandon Lewis, associate editor of Mass Transit magazine.
USDOT issues NOFO for $1.5 billion in bus grants, partners with state of Connecticut to accelerate review of individual transportation projects

2 weeks ago | masstransitmag.com | Brandon Lewis

USDOT issues NOFO for $1.5 billion in bus grants, partners with state of Connecticut to accelerate review of individual transportation projectsThe NOFO is through the FTA’s Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program and the Low or No Emission Program while the agreement with Connecticut could cut up to six weeks from the schedules of at least 90 projects in the state per year. CT transit BEB.