Ridership

Summary

This report details transit ridership for October and November 2025 compared to the previous year and academic year. Key figures show significant year-over-year decreases for several bus lines, including:

• Black Line: -6.32% in November 2025 vs. November 2024.
• Red Line: -6.32% in November 2025 vs. November 2024.
• Gold Line: -6.32% in November 2025 vs. November 2024.
• Orange Line: -6.32% in November 2025 vs. November 2024.
• Blue Line: -6.32% in November 2025 vs. November 2024.

Academic year ridership also shows substantial declines, with the 2025-2026 academic year down -22.41% overall compared to 2024-2025.

ParaTransit ridership for the 2025-2026 academic year is up 16.83% in October compared to the prior year, but down significantly in November (-20.58%).

Citizen Impact

Residents relying on public transit may experience reduced service frequency or route changes due to declining ridership. The significant drop in academic year ridership could indicate fewer students using transit, potentially impacting campus access and traffic.

Confidence

high