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Public transportation

Published
October 25, 2022

The Recycle Bin: Expensive gas? Take a bus to Auburn
Published
September 2, 2022

For Portland’s new bike-share program, a smooth ride so far

So far, 376 people have taken advantage of the new city bike program.
Published
August 16, 2022

Portland’s bike-share program finally gets rolling

The city and Tandem Mobility, which is running the program, expect to have 200 bicycles available for rent at 40 locations on the Portland peninsula by Sept. 1.
Published
July 31, 2022

Maine Voices: Time to restore passenger rail service to central, eastern Maine

A propensity study puts us on the right track. A feasibility study can get us to our destination.
Published
May 25, 2022

Downeaster resumes summer schedule

Stops in Old Orchard Beach are added to the service between Brunswick and Boston, as are late trains on the days of concerts or when the Red Sox play home games at night.

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Published
May 16, 2022

Transit agencies ask for changes to funding letter to end stalemate over federal aid

Four Portland-area public transit operators say errors in a required letter to release the funding need to be corrected before they can sign it.
Published
May 10, 2022

South Portland stops short of ending longstanding membership in regional planning agency

City councilors want more information and discussion about how the city is being treated in regard to regional transit funding.
Published
May 6, 2022

Stalemate persists over plans for Portland-area transit relief funding

Transit agencies holding up the release of $8 million in federal relief were denied a meeting this week with regional planners to discuss their concerns about how the money would be used.
Published
April 19, 2022

Maine transit agencies drop mask requirement

Starting Wednesday, passengers on public transportation in southern Maine will no longer have to wear masks after a federal judge struck down a nationwide face covering mandate.
Published
April 11, 2022

Maine Voices: Infrastructure bill offers a perfect opportunity to perfect transportation

Part of the answer is light rail: self-propelled cars that can operate without the need for extensive track reconstruction or other improvements.