Victor Valley Transit Authority hydrogen fuel cell bus number 317 in a bold teal and black livery with 'Hydrogen Fuel Cell' lettering along the roofline navigates a desert community street in the Victor Valley area of Southern California under a clear blue sky.

VVTA, Riverside Transit Agency mark milestones in hydrogen-powered transit

New hydrogen buses and fueling infrastructure are entering service as the California agencies pursue cleaner and more sustainable fleet operations.

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Rail

Amtrak launches System Expansion Committee to build out network

Management

Denver RTD introduces Building a Better RTD strategic initiative to expand bus, rail systems

A mountain can be seen over building in Bermerton.

Technology

TRC partners with Orange County, Mobility for All to expand, modernize public transit services

A new Siemens Mobility light-rail vehicle for the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) sits on a rail yard track under a clear blue sky, featuring a sleek black and white exterior with a modern cab design and roof-mounted equipment, surrounded by industrial yard infrastructure.

Vehicles

First next-generation S200 LRV arrives in Cleveland

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Learning Resources

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How Rogue Valley Transportation District transformed public transit operations with the NAVINEO CAD/AVL system

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July 23, 2026

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May 1, 2026

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Bus

A row of Paces buses sit at the Joilet Transit Center under canopies.

Bus

Pace Suburban Bus replaces aging fleet with hybrids on the road to Project Zero

Rather than wait on battery-electric buildout, the agency is retiring older vehicles today and using hybrids as the bridge.

Sept. 1, 2026

Management

Op-Ed: A Playbook for Building Cheaper and Faster Transit in the U.S.

The Transit Abundance Playbook offers 15 solutions to empower transit agencies and improve their capacity to deliver infrastructure projects.

Sept. 1, 2026

A Calgary Transit rider looks up at a new onboard passenger information display showing upcoming stops and arrival times for Route 3 Centre Street North, with the bus interior and other riders visible in the background.

Infrastructure

Transit agencies across North America make rider experience upgrades

CTDOT is installing 21 new bus shelters while Calgary Transit outfits its fleet with passenger information displays.

Aug. 27, 2026

ENC

Vehicles

ENC, Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation agree to five-year cooperative contract

The consortium contract establishes a base quantity of 49 buses, with options for an additional 50.

Aug. 27, 2026

Rail

rendering of Metra's flirt train next to level boarding platform

Fueling & Propulsion

Metra Rolling into the Future with Alternative Propulsion Technology

The rail agency is pursuing two different paths to launch battery technology on its system, supporting its strategic plan and regional rail initiative.

Sept. 1, 2026

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Five officials in orange safety vests and hard hats pose with shovels at a groundbreaking ceremony for Amtrak's new Sunnyside Yard maintenance facility, standing before Amtrak and Scalamandre-Citnalta joint venture signage with construction equipment and the New York City skyline in the background.

Infrastructure

Amtrak begins construction on Sunnyside Yard to support new Airo trainsets

The upgrades include new maintenance, cleaning and storage spaces and a reconfiguration of employee workspaces.

Aug. 31, 2026

SEPTA

Infrastructure

SEPTA, government of Ontario break ground on station upgrades

As SEPTA makes accessibility upgrades, Ontario expands for more frequent GO service.

Aug. 28, 2026

Technology

Technology

Infrastructure Technology Podcast: Making transportation more accessible with technology

Infrastructure Technology Podcast

Mass Transit Associate Editor Brandon Lewis interviews Onward Chief Revenue Officer Dmitriy Vanchugov.

Sept. 1, 2026

Two travelers with rolling suitcases and backpacks walk toward a Link light rail entrance at Northgate Station, passing under 'Pay to Enter' and directional signage near an escalator.

Fare Collection Equipment

U.S. transit agencies implementing fare gates on light-rail systems for farebox recovery

Sound Transit and St. Louis Metro are installing platform gates to recover lost farebox dollars and to bolster platform safety and security.

Aug. 31, 2026

Facilities

FTA approves Categorical Exclusion for new Okanogan County Transportation Authority administration and maintenance facility

The new facility will provide a permanent home for administrative operations, fleet maintenance and vehicle storage.

Aug. 31, 2026

Technology

Infrastructure Technology Podcast: The infrastructure draft

Infrastructure Technology Podcast

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Aug. 25, 2026

Safety & Security

San Joaquin Regional Transportation District

Safety & Security

San Joaquin RTD launches 24-hour non-emergency line, expands security services

The agency is looking to fortify security in its system for riders, employees and the community.

Sept. 1, 2026

Spokane Transit Authority

Safety & Security

Spokane Transit Authority launches See Say mobile app throughout its system

STA follows other transit agencies who have recently launched a See Say app to give riders a fast, discreet way to report safety, security and maintenance concerns.

Aug. 20, 2026

Maryland Transit Administration light-rail car number 5031 in the agency's Maryland state flag-inspired yellow, red, black and white livery stops at a downtown Baltimore station platform bound for Hunt Valley, with riders waiting alongside the train and mixed-use commercial buildings visible in the background.

Safety & Security

MTA launches CARE Ambassador Team, new Safety and Security Dashboard

Both initiatives provide insight into incidents occurring throughout the transit system.

Aug. 13, 2026

Railhead Corp.

Safety & Security

Railhead Corporation to install its next-generation LDVR4K™ High-Definition Onboard Video System across Metrolink's fleet

The contract comes on the heels of a new federal requirement that all lead passenger locomotives must be equipped with compliant inward- and outward-facing image recording systems...

Aug. 6, 2026

Management

A DART Red Line light rail train, in yellow and white livery, travels on street-level tracks through downtown Dallas, framed by historic stone and brick buildings.

Management

DART launches new ridership dashboard

The dashboard tracks ridership across DART’s buses, light rail, paratransit and GoLink services.

Sept. 1, 2026

Traffic in downtown Chicago with people, train, car and bus

Management

One Region, One Network: The Next Era of Chicago Transit

The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is tasked with transforming the rider experience throughout the Chicago region by coordinating fares, planning service, making capital ...

Sept. 1, 2026

A Brightline branded experiential marketing tent at a FIFA World Cup 2026 fan event in Miami, featuring an 'Explore Florida by Train' display listing stations from Miami to Orlando, a large yellow Brightline-branded soccer ball, and soccer fans in national team jerseys engaging with staff at night.

Management

Transit Agencies Rise to Challenge of Moving Millions During 2026 FIFA World Cup

Transit agencies across North America reflect on the planning, collaboration and customer service strategies behind successful operations that supported soccer’s biggest event...

Sept. 1, 2026

An aerial view of a train coming from downtown to the South Side

Management

From Policy to Projects: Lessons from Chicago's Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Movement

Through sustained collaboration, bold policy reforms and strategic investments in community-rooted developers, Chicago has built a model other cities can adapt to their own communities...

Sept. 1, 2026