Public transportation

Published
April 19, 2021

Amtrak Downeaster to return to pre-pandemic level of service
Published
April 1, 2021

Facing opposition from riders, Metro pauses plans for new Portland bus loop

The public transit agency says it will suspend planning for a new loop around the Portland peninsula to focus on an upcoming regional transit overhaul.
Published
March 24, 2021

Strategic plan aims to expand public transportation in Portland region

The 'Transit Tomorrow' plan by the Greater Portland Council of Governments lays out a vision for improvements over the next 30 years.
Published
March 22, 2021

Southern Maine bus, train and ferry operators team up for COVID-19 safety campaign
Published
February 23, 2021

Maine transportation officials recommend moving Portland’s Downeaster station

Relocating the passenger rail station close to its former location in Portland would improve service between the city and Brunswick, they said.

Published
January 30, 2021

Commentary: It is the perfect time for putting Maine on the move

It’s time to explore how state and federal government and private investors can join forces to fund commuter rail between Lewiston-Auburn and Portland.
Published
January 11, 2021

$11M in pandemic aid awarded to transit agencies
Published
November 30, 2020

Hearings next week on bus route proposed for Portland’s peninsula
Published
November 8, 2020

METRO buses now outfitted with yield to buses lights
Published
October 9, 2020

Transportation business in Maine still running on empty, months into pandemic

Air, bus and rail passenger volumes are minuscule compared with last year as most consumers continue to avoid long-distance trips and mass transit.