Erin Brown
Federal legislation update graphic.
The House T&I Committee’s bill for surface transportation reauthorization advanced out of committee, setting the stage for what's to come with passenger rail programs.
Sound Transit
Two new Sound Transit Sounder bilevel commuter rail cars in blue, teal and white wave-pattern livery sit on a rail yard track, with an Amtrak locomotive and additional Sounder equipment visible to the left.
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The restoration of funding frees up approximately $60 million to cover incurred construction costs during the stoppage.
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A Metra commuter rail locomotive numbered 422 in the agency's blue, silver and orange livery sits on track in front of a second Metra locomotive, with bare trees and a building behind under a clear blue sky.
BC Transit
A row of bright green BC Transit battery-electric buses lined up at a transit yard, with the lead bus numbered 7505 in the foreground and additional units, including one with 'Electric Bus' on its destination sign, receding behind it.

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Debunk common misconceptions about open loop payments to drive ridership, enhance passenger experience, and streamline operations.
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Bus

Denver RTD
Denver RTD staff in hard hats and high-visibility vests gather alongside a teal and silver New Flyer Free MetroRide bus marked 'Instruction Bus' as it pulls up to a platform along the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit corridor in Denver.
The contract is set not to exceed $66.9 million and offers options for an additional 80 buses.
June 2, 2026
Foothill Transit
bus yard at sunset with panoramic view
Lessons learned include using a phased deployment of various zero-emission technologies to reduce operational risk and allow staff to adapt to new fleet parameters gradually.
June 2, 2026
Noah Kolenda
An MTA New York City Bus Select Bus Service articulated bus (fleet No. 6095) travels in a dedicated red bus lane marked 'BUS ONLY' on First Avenue in Manhattan — a corridor where the MTA has deployed interior-mounted bus lane camera enforcement technology. A yellow taxi, an NYPD vehicle and a Chase bank branch are visible in the background on an overcast day.
Artificial intelligence now has eyes inside and outside of transit buses to boost efficiency and bolster safety.
June 2, 2026
VVTA
VVTA hydrogen bus with navy and sky blue bus wrap
Managing a diverse fleet of mixed fuels requires training, data, communication and infrastructure.
June 2, 2026

Rail

Gateway Development Commission
Tunnel boring machine components next to the launch box at the Palisades Portal construction site.
Skanska Creamer Sanzari NJSA JV will be responsible for building 7,540 feet of new infrastructure from County Road in Secaucus to the tunnel portal at Tonnelle Avenue in North...
June 2, 2026
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Transit agencies are connecting communities to new destinations as they complete system build outs and progress with line expansions.
June 2, 2026
MDOT MTA
A Purple Line LRV at Adelphi Road–UMGC–UMD station.
Set to open in winter 2027, MDOT MTA’s 16-mile light-rail service will provide service from New Carrollton to Bethesda.
June 2, 2026
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The MTA 5 Green subway line in New York City riding the rail tracks above ground in The Bronx.
Transit agencies have a responsibility to source and invest in systems that enhance conductivity, promote energy efficiency and support equipment longevity.
June 2, 2026

Technology

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has launched account-based ticketing, fare capping and smartcards as payment methods that ensures registered customers never pay more than the cost of a daily, weekly or monthly pass.
The new ways to pay will help ensure daily and monthly fares are capped at the cost of an unlimited pass.
June 3, 2026
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
A Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority rider using contactless payments.
The mobile app features trip planning across bus and rail services with real-time information while contactless payments allow customers to tap their fare payment method at fare...
June 2, 2026
Jen Dakas
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Infrastructure Technology Podcast
Roads and Bridges Staff Writer Jessica Parks interviews Dr. Tyler Ley from Oklahoma State University.
June 2, 2026
HDR
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Agencies looking to advance TOD programs need market intelligence, local developer insights and strategic public sector focus to successfully implement transit-oriented programs...
June 2, 2026

Safety & Security

CATS
Both overall system crime and assaults on transit operators and passengers dropped more than 60% year over year.
Through new partnerships and initiatives, the agency has seen a near 70% drop in crime on the Blue Line and in operator assaults.
June 1, 2026
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June 1, 2026
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority fare gates.
The campaign is systemwide initiative focused on improving fare compliance and protecting funding for transportation services.
May 29, 2026
Toronto Transit Commission
A New York City-style platform barrier.
The agency is beginning to increase staff visibility, on-vehicle checks and install an artificial intelligence-assisted track intrusion warning system pilot.
May 28, 2026

Management

Erin Brown
Federal legislation update graphic.
The bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization legislation would authorize approximately $580 billion from FY27 through FY31 to invest in highways, bridges, ...
June 2, 2026
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An overhead view of a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus garage and yard, with rows of red, blue and yellow Port Authority-branded buses parked outside maintenance bays, framed by surrounding buildings and tree-covered hillsides in the distance.
The budget delivers no service reductions or fare increases for riders.
June 2, 2026
Gateway Program
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For transit agencies, selecting the appropriate delivery method requires aligning the approach with project complexity, risk profile and operational considerations.
June 2, 2026
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Aerial view of the Illinois State Capitol dome and Springfield skyline under a dramatic sunset
Representatives from transit state associations have several pieces of advice on how to work with your state legislatures to secure your funding.
June 2, 2026