Federal Transit Administration

Last month, Metrolink recorded its highest-ever weekend ridership, with over 122,000 boardings, surpassing its previous record set in 2018. With service improvements, expanded off-peak options, and weekend passes, Metrolink is connecting more people to jobs, schools, and community events across Southern California. Nationwide, transit ridership is rising, and FTA is proud to support the work of transit systems as they build a stronger, more connected future. bit.ly/4lQCJP2

Today, our Acting Administrator Tariq Bokhari joined 300 safety and oversight officers from across the country at FTA’s State Safety Oversight Program to thank them for their work to Make Commuting Safe for American families and share the Administration’s goal of keeping our frontline teams safe on the job.

In less than six months, IndyGo’s newest bus rapid transit service, the Purple Line, has become the system’s top-performing route, recording over 102,000 trips in March. Thanks to $81 million in FTA support, the 15-mile BRT route has made an immediate impact, connecting Indianapolis residents to destinations such as Ivy Tech Community College, the Indiana State Fairgrounds, job centers, medical facilities, and more.

NJ TRANSIT recently celebrated the completion of its new Lyndhurst Station, replacing two historic facilities, including one built more than a century ago in 1918. The new station is expected to open on June 8 with accessibility upgrades such as elevators and high-level platforms, making boarding easier for riders with disabilities. FTA supported the project with a $30.9 million grant. bit.ly/3SbYA5X

In Kansas City, KCATA is turning residents into neighborhood champions through its “Adopt-A-Stop” program. Launched in 2023, the initiative empowers local businesses, schools, and community groups to help keep bus stops clean by picking up litter and reporting vandalism. It’s a way to take pride in the city, and volunteers receive a personalized sign at “their” stop. The goal: 1,000 adopted stops before the 2026 World Cup! 🌎🚌 Learn more: bit.ly/3Ew087Q  

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority recently opened its Autonomous Innovation Center and introduced the agency’s new autonomous vehicle service. Launching this summer, NAVI marks the first phase of JTA’s Ultimate Urban Circulator program, an initiative to modernize Jacksonville’s Skyway by developing a 10-mile autonomous transit network connecting key destinations and neighborhoods. Service will begin along the 3.5-mile Bay Street Innovation Corridor, linking downtown to the Sports & Entertainment District. The launch shows how innovation and transit go hand in hand to transform mobility across the nation. bit.ly/3Glc5h0

100 Days of Making Commuting Safe Again under President Trump and Secretary Duffy's leadership. 🇺🇸

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) recently announced a major mixed-use development at Deanwood Metro Station in Washington, DC, bringing new homes, retail, job training facilities, and a 20,000-square-foot public library to the community. By transforming underused land into a vibrant community hub, the project will create new opportunities for residents—right where they live and ride. This transit-oriented development will be the latest of a long list of rejuvenated neighborhoods that, thanks to transit, will experience new amenities and a stronger economy. bit.ly/3YFN32u

Answer: This “Jeopardy!” host has a new video series highlighting the benefits of transit. If you asked, “Who is Ken Jennings?” you’re right on the money. “Before my ‘Jeopardy!’ fame, I knew public transportation’s ability to transform communities and empower people is far from trivial,” Jennings says in the first episode of “The Transit Effect.” A Seattle-area resident, he kicks off the series by spotlighting how investments by Snohomish County’s Community Transit and Seattle’s Sound Transit are driving a renaissance along transit corridors—and why this matters nationwide. Check out the first of seven videos exploring how transit shapes lives, strengthens communities, and expands opportunities. bit.ly/4d3CyfD

All aboard the Kansas City Streetcar Authority! Since launching in 2016, the transit line has connected downtown Kansas City with 16 convenient stops. And it’s still growing. The impact? Over 15 million rides, hundreds of jobs, and billions in economic development, including new housing, retail, and a convention center—all within the streetcar corridor. Just another example of how investment in transit helps cities thrive.