Suburban Transit

Close-up of red and blue MetroTransit bus stop sign against blue sky and green tree in New Hope, Minnesota

Minnesota Mayors Call for Increased Transit Funding

An op-ed by three mayors explains their support for expanded transit services, calling for a sales tax increase that would fund a modernized, reliable transit network.

May 7, 2023 - MinnPost

Cleveland skyline with GCRTA train in foreground

Supporting Workers in Suburban Job Centers With Microtransit

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is partnering with local governments and nonprofits to create new transit options for the thousands of workers flocking to the region’s new job centers.

June 13, 2022 - WKSU

Alexandria, Virginia

Ridership Down for Northern Virginia Public Transit

Metrorail has seen ridership improve in Northern Virginia, but not enough to balance out the losses to bus ridership.

March 26, 2019 - Inside NOVA

Portland Commuter Rail

Ridership on Commuter Rail to Portland Suburbs Falling Quickly

Ridership is declining on TriMet's Westside Extension Service, reflecting declines on other parts of the system. This commuter rail line, however, has its own unique set of issues.

May 24, 2018 - The Oregonian

Maryland Transit Administration

Express Bus Service Eliminated in Suburban Baltimore

The failure of suburb-to-suburb bus service run by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) offers lessons in regional transit planning.

January 21, 2018 - Greater Greater Washington

Purple Line Light Rail Gets Critical Go-Ahead in Maryland

The Purple Line light rail route will connect Bethesda and New Carrollton in Maryland.

April 8, 2016 - The Washington Post

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