Surface Transportation programs extended to December 2026

President Trump signed Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act 2027 into law, extending programs for public transit and passenger rail.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

Vehicles

FTA awards $168 million in Rail Vehicle Replacement Grants program funding

Safety & Security

Denver RTD-PD reports continued decrease in illicit drug activity, security-related calls

Jeff Bernstein (top left), Brian Smith (bottom left), Cleveland Ferguson (top right) and Kim Morley (bottom right).

Management

People on the move: HRT, JTA, GDC, CamTran

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority

Paratransit

RIPTA unveils 50 Model 1 Frontrunner vans for paratransit fleet

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Learning Resources

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From Camera to Action: Deploying Onboard Edge AI for Safer, Smarter Transit Operations

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Sept. 24, 2026

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

Discover how Systrans, an Equans company, helped RVTD modernize transit operations with the NAVINEO CAD/AVL platform, improving fleet management, driver support, operational visibility...

July 23, 2026

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3 Ways 5G Connectivity is Transforming Public Transit

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May 1, 2026

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March 25, 2026

Bus

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.

Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

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.

Sept. 2, 2026

A Denver Regional Transportation District light-rail train travels along a street-level corridor near Kalamath Street in downtown Denver, Colo., with the Colorado Convention Center's distinctive blue bear sculpture and the Denver skyline visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Management

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

This year, Denver RTD is advancing 65 infrastructure investments across its bus, light rail, commuter rail and systemwide assets.

Sept. 2, 2026

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

Rail

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Rail

Amtrak launches System Expansion Committee to build out network

The committee will work to expand passenger rail service and advance corridor development.

Sept. 2, 2026

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

The delivery of the Siemens Mobility rail car is part of a $435 million investment to completely replace the agency's aging fleet.

Sept. 1, 2026

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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What Happens to Dispatch Data After the Disruption Is Resolved

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Sept. 1, 2026

Technology

A mountain can be seen over building in Bermerton.

Technology

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

The partnerships implement the Pingo platform to support scheduling, dispatching and more.

Sept. 2, 2026

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

Safety & Security

A row of orange construction barrels lines a lane of a two-lane urban street alongside an active construction zone with excavation equipment, a 'Sidewalk Closed — Cross Here' sign, and a church steeple visible in the background of a small downtown corridor.'

Safety & Security

Virginia DRPT creates Safety and Design Division

The new division will equip transit agencies and localities to improve progress and performance on federal safety and security compliance and capital project delivery.

Sept. 3, 2026

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

Management

An NJ Transit light rail vehicle, numbered 114B, approaches a platform along a tree-lined city street, with a bus visible on the adjacent roadway and buildings in the background.

Management

NJ Transit launches new website, AI chatbot, RFI to improve customer communications

The agency is looking to overhaul its communications as it modernizes its rolling stock.

Sept. 3, 2026

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