Ridership Decline

Valley Metro

Phoenix's Valley Metro Works on Three Light Rail Project During Pandemic Lull

Construction continues on three Phoenix light rail projects set to be completed in 2024.

September 24, 2020 - Arizona Republic

RTD Bus

Drastic Transit Layoffs Planned in Denver Area to Offset Budget Deficit

As Colorado's Regional Transportation District plans for the 2021 budget, over 800 jobs could be cut as in attempts to regain financial losses caused by the coronavirus.

September 15, 2020 - CPR News

Los Angeles Metro Bus

No Quick Fixes for L.A.’s Transit Ridership Woes

One of the largest transit systems in the country continues to lose large numbers of riders. But the causes behind the drop and the solutions to stop it are hard to pinpoint.

July 14, 2019 - Los Angeles Times

Capital Bikeshare D.C.

Bike Share Could Help Increase Transit Ridership

Transit ridership is dropping, but a closer look at causes points to the role bike share could play in making transit a better option.

March 19, 2019 - Curbed

D.C. Metro Bus

Analysis Highlights Causes of Bus Ridership Declines in D.C. Region

Regional governance and more bus lanes are needed to improve ridership, according to a new study.

February 2, 2019 - The Washington Post

Sacramento

Sacramento Will Lower Transit Fares

Sacramento Regional Traffic has seen a dip in its ridership, so they are making the uncommon move of cutting fares.

September 5, 2018 - The Sacramento Bee

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