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Mass Transit thrives off its contributed content, so what were the most popular contributions of 2025?
Siemens Mobility
Siemens Mobility is supplying Greater Cleveland RTA with new light-rail vehicles.
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
AC Transit worked to set the standard of reference for agencies working to adhere to state mandates.
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Take a look back on this past year's special reports and trends.
California High-Speed Rail Authority
Work continues on the California high-speed rail project.

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Bus

Chester County
A Chester County propane bus.
The county has placed seven new propane buses into service, with another nine expected to join the fleet in February 2026.
Dec. 30, 2025
UZURV
UZURV has become the new service provider for METROLift.
UZURV provides METROLift an additional option to assign trips as a provider integrated within the program.
Dec. 30, 2025
KCATA
KCATA is working with KC2026 to coordinate mobility options so people can avoid driving during the World Cup.
Stories trending throughout the bus industry this year centered around supplier-based contracts and the transition to 100% zero-emission fleets.
Dec. 24, 2025
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The study will investigate battery degradation, charger efficiency and electric conversions.
Dec. 23, 2025

Rail

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A New York City subway.
The report notes an audit found the MTA entered into the contract in 2022 without taking critical steps such as ensuring the vendor would use GPS data to help with preventive ...
Dec. 30, 2025
Chicago Transit Authority
The Chicago Transit Authority issued three requests for proposals to redevelop three parcels of land for the Red and Purple Modernization Phase One Project.
The redevelopment of the parcels is part of the 2018 TOD plan that established redevelopment strategies to bring lasting benefits to residents, businesses and transit riders. ...
Dec. 29, 2025
Gateway Development Commission
Construction happening on the Hudson River Ground Stabilization project on Dec. 31, 2024.
The report found that Amtrak has successfully advanced three significant near‑term responsibilities in support of the project, but the company could do more to protect its interests...
Dec. 29, 2025
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An Amtrak train waits to exit a station.
What rail stories did our readers engage with the most? Here’s a look at Mass Transit magazine’s top rail stories of the year.
Dec. 25, 2025

Technology

Pace Suburban Bus
From left to right: Jason Osborn, IDOT; Pace Board Member Linda Soto; Pace Board Member Rachel Arfa; Illinois Rep. Rita Mayfield; Rep. Brad Schneider; Pace Executive Director Melinda Metzger; Lake County Chair Sandy Hart; Illinois Sen. Adriane Johnson; Illinois Sen. Mike Simmons; Illinois Rep. Joyce Mason; Lake County Board Member Paul Frank; and Pace Board Member Chris Canning.
Once fully complete, Pace will be able to charge a full fleet of battery-electric buses.
Dec. 29, 2025
Modeshift
A Smart Card.
An agency’s user base will not adopt any technology, no matter how appealing, if it falls short on practicality or expectations.
Dec. 26, 2025
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A New Orleans Regional Transit Authority bus on Decatur Street in French Quarter.
The Chicago RTA’s budget includes $4.32 billion in operating expenses while New Orleans RTA’s budget includes federal funding to continue supporting major transit projects.
Dec. 22, 2025
Region of Waterloo
The region of Waterloo, Ontario, bus.
Funding will support the construction of the Kitchener Central Transit Hub, as well as new hybrid buses.
Dec. 22, 2025

Safety & Security

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul stands at a lectern speaking.
Subway crime is down nearly 15% from pre-pandemic levels and more than 5% from last year.
Dec. 19, 2025
Missouri Public Transit Association
OATS Transit is upgrading their long-standing security cameras.
The new system allows the agency to monitor activity as it happens.
Dec. 16, 2025
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This year saw agencies updating rider policies, cracking down on fare evasion, using AI to help enhance safety and adding police to their systems.
Dec. 16, 2025

Management

Brightline West
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What did our readers engage with the most? Here’s a look at Mass Transit magazine’s top stories of the year.
Dec. 26, 2025
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The updated program will award $33 million over the next three years to UTCs working on innovation and safety in public transport.
Dec. 23, 2025
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The image displays a sign for PATH train service.
The plans include service increases for PATH as well as a bevy of infrastructure upgrades.
Dec. 23, 2025
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Chris Orlando (left), Katie Thomson (middle) and Lili Tran (right).
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
Dec. 23, 2025