Nighttime transit supports workers, businesses, and communities that operate beyond the 9-to-5. Safe, reliable nighttime service is increasingly important to build ridership and improve equitable access. TRB hosted a webinar on Monday, November 10, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that explored findings from TCRP Synthesis 181: Planning and Operations Initiatives to Support Nighttime Transit Ridership. This session highlighted how agencies are prioritizing nighttime service, addressing challenges, and implementing innovative practices to meet the needs of late-shift workers and the nighttime economy. Presenters shared examples of safety initiatives like targeted enforcement, operational solutions like improving infrastructure and customer engagement, and lessons learned to support strategies for ridership growth.
This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Transit Cooperative Research Program.
The slides are available. Please visit the webinar details page to access the recording.
 
Webinar agenda and presenters

• Building a safer nighttime transit experience through data and collaboration – Aaron Xaevier, Valley Metro
• The other 9-to-5: How Muni Owl makes overnight transit work – Jessica Garcia, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
• Delivering round-the-clock transit to support today’s service-heavy economy – Jacob Simmons, RTC of Southern Nevada
• Question and answer session moderated by Reinaldo Germano, Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning Inc.

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.
 
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants can:

• Evaluate strategies for planning and implementing nighttime transit services that address safety concerns, operational limitations, and rider needs
• Identify innovative practices used by transit agencies to enhance safety and reliability during overnight service

 
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits
This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.