The Garden State Initiative

New Garden State Initiative report says NJ Transit needs performance-based review, not just more funding

The report found that reliability concerns stem from both internal operational issues and Amtrak infrastructure challenges.

Capital Metro MetroRail diesel multiple unit car number 105 in a white and red livery sits at a downtown Austin station platform, with the Austin skyline and modern office buildings visible in the background under an overcast sky.

Vehicles

Stadler to provide technical onsite support for CapMetro's Red Line rail service

Complete Coach Works

Maintenance

CCW takes on driver barrier installation projects across Washington

Tri-Valley Wheels bus number 1704 in a white, red and blue wave livery with 'Built Locally' branding and a front-mounted bicycle rack, parked in a transit lot in the Tri-Valley area of California's Alameda County.

Technology

LAVTA selects LYT to modernize transit signal priority across Tri Valley region

A Greater Cleveland RTA light rail vehicle, numbered 833 and signed 'Waterfront,' stops at a covered platform station, with a tree-lined area and parked cars visible in the background.

Management

FTA awards $233 million in new ASAP funding for station upgrades across five states

Career Center

Learning Resources

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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

Designed for government and transit leaders — including agency executives, CIOs and IT teams, safety leaders, and network engineers — this session is tailored for organizations...

May 1, 2026

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March 25, 2026

Bus

Rear-angled view of an MTA New York City Bus, numbered 785 running route B63, showing its blue and yellow livery, CNG clean-air technology signage, and a lottery ad wrap, parked along a city street.

Bus

MTA to issue RFP for 650 new CNG buses to upgrade aging fleet

The upgrade seeks to both be the largest fleet upgrade in more than 10 years and to protect the agency from volatile diesel costs.

Sept. 11, 2026

A white NJ Transit motorcoach, numbered 19132, parked inside a maintenance garage, featuring a 'Sit back. Relax. Enjoy FREE Wi-Fi.' ad wrap along its side.

Bus Builders, Components & Accessories

NJ Transit advances bus technology upgrades to add Wi-Fi, better bus tracking

Nearly 2,000 buses will be equipped with the free Wi-Fi by years end.

Sept. 10, 2026

Pedestrians cross a plaza outside Metrotown Station in Burnaby, with a TransLink articulated bus passing behind them and the SkyTrain platform's escalators visible under a glass canopy, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

Bus

MCDOT, TransLink launch expanded BRT offerings

The new routes add stops and strength regional transit connections for residents.

Sept. 9, 2026

A manufacturer's illustration of a New Flyer 60-foot articulated diesel bus in unbranded white livery, shown against a white background with the New Flyer name visible on the destination display.

Vehicles

East Colfax BRT to feature New Flyer Xcelsior 60-foot clean-diesel heavy-duty transit buses

The buses will feature a three-door configuration for faster boarding and alighting, level boarding to improve accessibility and reduce dwell times and interior bicycle racks ...

Sept. 9, 2026

Rail

Safety & Security

DART to begin two-phase security initiative across light-rail system

The new initiative follows a $24.6 million investment the agency made in November 2025 to improve security and cleanliness across the system.

Sept. 11, 2026

A large group of officials, construction workers and stakeholders simultaneously toss shovels of dirt at a ceremonial groundbreaking event, with crowd members holding 'Build On-Time, Build On-Budget, Build With PLAs' signs in the background.

Infrastructure

MassDOT breaks ground on North Station Draw One Bridge Replacement Project

The project will replace nearly century-old rail infrastructure over the Charles River, increase the number of tracks and make critical track and signal improvements along the...

Sept. 10, 2026

A MARTA Stadler-built railcar in a sleek gray livery with blue LED accent lighting and a blue and gold horizontal stripe sits in a rail yard in Atlanta, displaying the MARTA name on its red LED destination board under an overcast sky.

Infrastructure

Atlanta Beltline presents Beltline Transit Study findings for future light-rail transit along Beltline corridor

The study identified preferred routes and stations within the transit corridor that will improve regional connectivity and ensure equitable transportation options for all.

Sept. 9, 2026

VIA Rail Canada Siemens Venture trainset number 2302 in gray and yellow livery with a Canadian maple leaf accent travels through a lush green rural landscape in Ontario on a clear spring day, with rolling farmland, trees, and a gravel country road visible in the background.

Vehicles

Government of Canada to invest $4.7 billion in 313 new passenger rail cars for VIA Rail Canada

Manufactured by Alstom Canada, the cars will be assembled in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and La Pocatière, Québec.

Sept. 8, 2026

Technology

Technology

Infrastructure Technology Podcast: How contextual engineering impacts roads, bridges and public transit

Infrastructure Technology Podcast

The winner of the first Roads and Bridges Lightning Round, AECOM Engineer Ryan Lake, joins the podcast.

Sept. 8, 2026

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

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Sept. 1, 2026

Safety & Security

Five BART officials and law enforcement representatives pose for a photo at a press event inside Powell Street Station in San Francisco, standing beside a BART-branded podium and display table, with Muni signage and fare gates visible in the background.

Safety & Security

BART crime falls 67% following systemwide fare gate upgrades

Reported fare evasion is down 60% since the Next Generation Fare Gates have been installed, and the new gates are generating about $10 million in additional annual revenue.

Sept. 10, 2026

Multiple Transit Police vehicles and an ambulance with emergency lights activated respond to an incident near a station at night, with the illuminated Union Station sign visible in the background.

Safety & Security

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

Denver RTD reported drops of 50% or more in most months through July 2026.

Sept. 4, 2026

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