Public Transportation

08/06/2026

⚽The FIFA World Cup showcased something transit advocates have known all along: when agencies invest in reliable service, people use it.
Across host cities, public transportation moved thousands of fans to and from matches efficiently, reducing congestion and making major events more accessible. The success of the tournament is a reminder that strong transit systems are essential for thriving communities every day.

America is having a soccer awakening. Can it have a transit one too?

08/06/2026

"Voters made a clear choice for a more connected region, and we feel the weight of that trust. This millage means real dollars for real service: roughly $57 million a year, generated by a one-mill investment that will finally bring every community in Wayne County into one connected transit system." - Tiffany J. Gunter, General Manager, Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan

The transit millage, which was voted on for the first time by 17 Wayne County communities, will pave the way to expand mass transit throughout the county.

08/05/2026

"This line has played an influential role in the history of Chicago and the south suburbs, and its electrification in 1926 had a dramatic impact on Chicago’s economic development and quality of life,” said Metra Commuter Rail Executive Director/CEO Jim Derwinski. "Now, 100 years later, public transportation still plays a key role in the region’s health, and we now have a golden opportunity with NITA to make it work better and harder for the citizens of the region."

On July 21, 1926, the first electric trains ran on the Illinois Central Railroad’s suburban line. Two weeks later, crowds gathered to celebrate “Electrification Day,” which included a 500-float parade and four decorated trains, among other fanfare. At the time, […]

08/03/2026

“Now we’ve got to continue to push forward as we tackle the challenges ahead. This next chapter won’t ask us to choose between delivering major projects, preparing for global events, and improving everyday service. No, it will ask us to do all three at the same time.” - Stephanie W, CEO, Metro Los Angeles

Public transit during the World Cup was considered a success in Los Angeles. Metro and L.A. County leaders say it's a sign of what's to come for the Olympics. But plans to save the area from a traffic meltdown are still not finalized.

07/29/2026

"If you want to improve our region's economy, expand the labor pool and strengthen our local businesses, investing tax dollars into a functional transit system is the most practical step we can take."

At Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency, our mission is to eliminate poverty by empowering people and communities to be strong, healthy and thriving. Every day, we serve low- and moderate-income...

07/24/2026

The final whistle has blown, and one thing is clear: public transit helped power the World Cup.

Across host cities, helped fans reach matches, watch parties, fan zones, local businesses, and neighborhoods all throughout the FIFA World Cup tournament. American transit systems showed what is possible when cities invest in reliable service and strong planning. Now, let’s keep that momentum going for riders every day.

Read our latest blog for key takeaways and statistics from the World Cup and what this moment means for the future of public transportation: https://voicesforpublictransit.org/after-the-final-whistle-public-transportations-world-cup-win/

07/24/2026

"ONE Transit is really trying to get ahead of some of that growth and put in a transit system — a multimodal transportation system — consisting of commuter rail, BRT: enhancing our existing bus service, and then eventually light rail to the airport. So it’s a multimodal, high capacity system that really allows people to have choices about how they move about the region."

The Oklahoma City metro is growing at a rapid pace. But public transportation is lacking. ONE Transit aims to transform how residents move around the city.

07/22/2026

When cities invest in , they set records. World Cup events across North America are driving unprecedented ridership, with millions turning to trains, buses, and ferries to get to the games.

This is the future of major events:
✅ High-capacity transit
✅ Strong coordination
✅ Seamless mobility at scale

With , let’s keep building systems that rise to the moment. Read more: https://railway-news.com/world-cup-generates-historic-ridership-numbers-across-north-america/

07/15/2026

What does successful game-day transportation look like? For World Cup fans in New Jersey, it looked like frequent trains, steady crowds, and a smooth ride home. Riders are giving NJ Transit high marks after seeing how quickly and efficiently moved thousands to and from MetLife Stadium.

This proves that when transit is prioritized, cities work better for everyone. With , let’s keep advocating for systems that deliver. Read the full story here: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/world-cup-metlife-stadium-nj-transit-france-senegal/

07/10/2026

Even Uber is saying it: for major events, gets you there.

As the World Cup crowds hit New Jersey, rideshares struggled to keep up — with long waits, traffic gridlock, and thousands of fans left searching for rides. Meanwhile, NJ Transit moved tens of thousands efficiently as Uber even urged people to skip ride-hailing and take NJ Transit instead. When cities invest in transit, everyone moves. Read more:

The host committee called its transportation efforts “very successful,” according to a source with knowledge of the planning, while acknowledging “some issues getting people back...