Huntsville residents discuss public transit options amid rapid population growth
Fox54 wanted to know people’s views on Huntsville’s city bus system, so they interviewed a few people, including me!

Huntsville International Airport set a record for travel for a third-straight year in 2025.
Huntsville airport continues to grow with over 1.7 million passengers in 2025. Thats around 140,000 passengers per month, with 168,000 passengers in its highest month.
Its a great time to start investing in transit connecting from downtown to the airport, whether its a BRT system or a shuttle. According to a study commissioned by the city in 2022, a BRT system connecting downtown to the airport would cost around $2 million per year, and “capital costs for this service would be negligible”. Compare this to the $57 million being spent to increase the parking at the airport by 1,400 stalls.

5 developments to watch in Huntsville in 2026
The Front Row development, across from the VBC, and Stadium Commons will open retail spaces in the first half of this year. Mill Creek and Westmoore Landing should see construction begin this year.

Huntsville is moving forward with the expansion of Big Spring Park East
The city council approved the contract to begin construction of the new expansion of Big Spring Park. It will add a playground, restrooms, and other improvements to the area.

Parking & Public Transportation: 2025 Rewind
The city released an article discussion 2025 transit use and plans for more parking in 2026

In 2025, Huntsville Transit carried 716,087 passengers between Orbit fixed route buses and Access Paratransit service.
As 2026 begins, the focus remains on planning ahead while maximizing existing resources. Design work will begin on a new 850-space parking garage at MidCity, and a City-operated 330-space lot as part of the downtown Front Row development.

City approves annexation for school and future development
This development will be near the new Westmoore development. Its also near where a new housing and commercial development is being planned. 565 is seeing a lot of development and has a large number of warehouse and manufacturing jobs. All the more reason to add a new bus line along 565. The widening of 565 is not going to help traffic if we just add more developments along the interstate and add no alternatives to driving.

Gov. Ivey announces additional Rebuild Alabama projects, award funding for 2026
Governors Drive is receiving an additional lane heading towards Monte Sano. This half mile lane addition will cost $1.1 million.

Huntsville Transit Driver Recruitment Open House
Huntsville is looking to recruit city bus drivers. Full time pay is between $20/hr to $27.80/hr. If its something you may be interested in, check out the open house and talk to team members.

2025 Huntsville Development Review
Huntsville released their yearly development review, filled with information about housing and population growth. Huntsville has continued to grow, both in population and housing stock. City population estimate is now up to 250,000 people. Housing stock has increase by 23% since 2020.