From Votes to Riders: Transit’s Big Wins and News this Week

Transit Unplugged Weekly News Minute with Julie Gates

Transit won big in last week's United States elections, with 19 out of 25 communities approving transit measures on their ballots. According to the American Public Transportation Association, transit has seen an 86.67% win rate in 2024, with more than $25 billion going to fund public transit. Source: APTA

On Remembrance Day, November 11th, Vancouver's TransLink is providing free transit to veterans and military personnel in honor of their service and sacrifice. Source: TransLink

The Chicago Transit Authority launched its new fall schedule, providing pre pandemic levels of rail service. The CTA is adding over 1,200 weekly rail trips each year. And increasing service by 20%. Source: CTA

And congratulations to New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which celebrated its one billionth subway rider of 2024. In celebration, rider Michael Carrasquillo received one month of unlimited subway rides. Source: NY MTA

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