AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoParatransit: Maryland riders with disabilities report missed pickups, booking failures and lost medical appointments after the MTA’s new on-demand system launched. Fare-Free Transit: SporTran ridership has nearly doubled since fares were dropped, reaching almost five million trips last year; federal transit funding rose 92% over the same period. New Services: Delaware’s DART Connect begins on-demand, $2 Seaford rides Monday, replacing a fixed bus route. Airport Access: Stansted says nearly 14 million passengers used public transport in the past year, with rail accounting for more than 35% of airport journeys. Rail Freight: A reopened Eugene rail spur is bringing Oregon-made steel to local customers, cutting freight costs and diesel use compared with trucking. Metro Growth: Bengaluru’s Pink Line opens to passengers Saturday, adding service with trains about every eight minutes. Transit Investment: Selangor set aside RM24 million for public transport in 2027, aiming to lift its mode share from 40% to 60%. Road Safety: Seven people, including a five-year-old, died in a four-vehicle crash on South Africa’s N2; authorities cited suspected drunk driving and poor visibility.
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