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5 days ago | 
masstransitmag.com | Megan Perrero
Passenger rail service reaches new communitiesThis year has already seen the launch of several new passenger rail services throughout the country, spanning from the East Coast to the West Coast, On the East Coast, revenue service on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) South. The service launch marked the first time in over 65 years areas in Southeastern Massachusetts can access passenger rail service to and from downtown Boston. Out on the West Coast, on Aug.
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5 days ago | 
masstransitmag.com | Megan Perrero
Editor's Notebook: Amtrak’s expanding, but can funding keep up? With infrastructure projects underway and expansion plans in motion, Amtrak faces a critical need for sustainable investment. Amtrak's Borealis route reached 100,000 riders within five months of launching the new service. Amtrak has been making headlines this year—and not always for the right reasons.
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1 month ago | 
masstransitmag.com | Megan Perrero
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave the U.S.’s public transit infrastructure a ‘D’ grade in its 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure—a slight improvement from the previous ‘D-’ rating in the 2021 assessment. While transit tied with stormwater for the lowest-scoring category, transit’s progress reflects the positive impact increased federal funding can have on the industry’s infrastructure.
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1 month ago | 
masstransitmag.com | Megan Perrero
Bus networks throughout North America are seeing growth on a variety of fronts. According to the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) “Public Transportation Ridership Report” for Q4 in 2024, total bus ridership increased by 9.24 percent compared to total ridership in 2023. This builds on the 16 percent increase in ridership from 2023 compared to 2022, according to a policy brief APTA released in April 2024.
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1 month ago | 
masstransitmag.com | Megan Perrero
Last week, the Mass Transit magazine team attended the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) 2025 Mobility Conference and International Bus Roadeo in Austin, Texas, which saw a record-setting number of attendees and competitors.
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2 months ago | 
masstransitmag.com | Megan Perrero
ManagementPublic transit infrastructure receives ‘D’ grade in ASCE 2025 report cardThough the transit category tied with stormwater for the lowest grade, the American Society of Civil Engineers noted the report grade for transit increased since the last report in 2021. 349418684 © Chadlawhornphoto | Dreamstime.com Public transit’s rating improved from a ‘D-’ in ASCE’s 2021 report card to a ‘D’ grade in the 2025 report card.
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2 months ago | 
masstransitmag.com | Megan Perrero
Rochester RTS' microtransit service will utilize 132 vehicles. The Routing Company (TRC) is powering Rochester Regional Transit Services’ (RTS) on-demand service while Via Transportation (Via) is helping implement the new on-demand service in the city of El Cajon, Calif. Rochester RTS deploys microtransit service Rochester RTS's new weekday demand-responsive service, which includes microtransit and deviated route services, are enabled by TRC's technology.
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2 months ago | 
masstransitmag.com | Megan Perrero
ManagementAmtrak CEO Stephen Gardner steps downIn a statement released March 19, Gardner said he was leaving to help ensure the current administration maintains its confidence in the rail company. Gardner was appointed as CEO Jan. 17, 2022, by the Amtrak Board of Directors. Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner is stepping down from his position, effective immediately.
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2 months ago | 
masstransitmag.com | Megan Perrero
TechnologyPassenger InfoMobile ApplicationsAmtrak, L.A. Metro update mobile apps to improve passenger experienceAmtrak's updates will help customers better navigate their rail journeys while L.A. Metro Micro riders will benefit from more convenience. L.A. Metro launched a new app March 16 for its rideshare service, Metro Micro.
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2 months ago | 
masstransitmag.com | Megan Perrero
ManagementMass Transit now accepting 40 Under 40 nominations for 2025Nominate yourself or your colleague by Monday, May 12, to recognize their success and contributions to the public transit industry. Mass Transit magazine is now accepting nominations for its 2025 class of 40 Under 40. Now in its 17th year, this is your annual opportunity to recognize young individuals, including yourself, who are making a name for themselves in the public transit industry.
