Transit ridership soars past pre pandemic levels

During a recent government meeting, officials confirmed a quorum with five members present and swiftly moved through the agenda, approving the minutes from October without opposition.

Isaac, a staff member, provided an update on fiscal year 2024 ridership, highlighting significant progress in public transportation metrics. He announced that the automatic passenger counter data has been certified by the FDA, marking a crucial step in validating ridership statistics. Notably, the agency reported over 2.8 million rides in the previous fiscal year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels from 2019.

Furthermore, Isaac indicated a positive trend for the current fiscal year, with ridership up approximately 8% compared to the previous year. This increase reflects a growing confidence in public transportation as communities continue to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. The meeting concluded with a sense of optimism regarding the future of local transit services.