Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority
L.A. Metro and the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority continue to work on final preparations for passenger service.
The report quantifies the economic impact within Los Angeles County from the initial capital investment to build the light-rail extension.
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A MTA bus moves down a bus only lane.
The project aims to improve the quality of bus service for 130,000 daily riders.
Feb. 17, 2026
TriMet
TriMet’s 82nd Avenue Transit Project will feature seven miles of Business Access and Transit transit-priority lanes in each direction.
The special lanes will help buses move past traffic on 82nd Avenue and provide space for drivers to access area businesses.
Feb. 17, 2026
MeVa
Two MeVa buses.
In 2022, the former Merrimack Valley Transit Authority in northeastern Massachusetts underwent a transformation to better fit the needs of its riders.
Feb. 17, 2026
Pailton Engineering
Pailton Engineering steering column
For the person in the cab, the workstation is their daily environment, and small design compromises become big physical costs over time.
Feb. 17, 2026
Gateway Development Commission
In January 2026, components of the first tunnel boring machine for the Hudson Tunnel Project was staged for assembly next to the portal launch box.
Work on the project is still paused despite $30 million in disbursement funds being received by the GDC.
Feb. 17, 2026
ENSCO
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As weather extremes become more frequent, transit agencies recognize that resilience requires a coordinated approach.
Feb. 17, 2026
Sound Transit
On Feb. 14, Sound Transit will begin simulated testing for Link 2 Line trains before the opening of the Crosslake Connection on March 28.
Crosslake Connection is set to begin passenger service March 28 and is the final component of the 2 Line.
Feb. 12, 2026
Amtrak
A transit leader delivers remarks in front of the new Airo train.
The new trains will first serve the Pacific Northwest before more launch on the Northeast Regional in 2027.
Feb. 11, 2026
City of San Antonio
VIA Metropolitan Transit bus.
The mayor wrote a letter to the agency that asked for its top five concerns as part of implementing such a pilot program, as well as proposals to mitigate the concerns.
Feb. 18, 2026
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software as a service concept with downtown San Francisco skyline buildings
The transit industry needs interoperability standards before SaaS can truly compete.
Feb. 17, 2026
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Data silos are one of the top reasons agencies remain reactive to safety incidents.
Feb. 17, 2026
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Ensuring reliable wait and trip times while maintaining a safe and secure environment is top of mind for passengers.
Feb. 17, 2026
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Cybersecurity incident response plans are becoming increasingly common as transit agencies hone their cyber skills.
Feb. 17, 2026
Verra Mobility
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The contract includes the city's red-light, speed and bus lane enforcement systems, as well as cameras used to enforce weight limits on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Feb. 12, 2026
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CATS light-rail train in Charlotte, NC
CATS must develop and submit corrective action plans to FTA that address all findings listed in the report within 30 days.
Feb. 3, 2026
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A BART PD cruiser drives away from the camera.
Overall crime was down 41% in 2025 while BART delivered nearly five million more trips than 2024.
Jan. 30, 2026
Wabtec
The image displays a mock up of a Wabtec branded train and a Dellner branded train connected with a coupler.
Wabtec says the move will bring complementing technologies under one roof.
Feb. 17, 2026
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Mass Transit subscribers outline their expectations for 2026, ranging from budgets and procurements to challenges and opportunities.
Feb. 17, 2026
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Chicago public transportation and cityscape from Western Avenue train station
Data from our Mobility Outlook Survey reveals a shift in what transit agencies perceive as their biggest challenge.
Feb. 17, 2026
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When agencies treat procurement as a collaborative journey rather than a rigid contest, both sides benefit.
Feb. 17, 2026