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Public transit technology implementation in a resource-constrained environment is a daunting challenge. Projects can be delayed or even fail altogether when there is a mismatch...
May 7, 2025
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Technology now enables transit supervisors to save time, improve accident and incident response, increase safety and enhance the passenger experience.
March 27, 2025
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Today's transit leaders can become tomorrow's ZEB trailblazers. AECOM's Kristopher Takacs and Andrew Bui explain how.
Feb. 20, 2025
HID Webinar
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Watch this exclusive webinar to explore the latest trends in fare collection and ticketing hardware innovation, uncovering how transit agencies are modernizing systems to enhance...
Feb. 26, 2025
SamTrans
A SamTrans bus parks on the street under a tree
The new permanent station will ensure SamTrans has the infrastructure needed to power a large-scale hydrogen fuel cell-electric bus fleet efficiently and safely.
July 10, 2025
NYC DOT
NYC DOT begins construction on new bus lanes on Hillside Avenue in Queens.
Once complete, the Hillside Avenue bus priority project will bring nearly eight miles of offset bus lanes from 144th St. to Springfield Blvd.
July 10, 2025
New Flyer Industries Canada
A Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ 40-foot battery-electric transit bus.
New Flyer Industries Canada, Hexagon Agility and Volvo Group are helping to support transit agencies’ transition to alternative fuels through new vehicle orders, new parts orders...
July 10, 2025
SamTrans
SamTrans bus.
Both plans will establish a framework for maintaining assets in a state of good repair, advancing zero-emission goals and improving the customer experience across the SamTrans...
July 9, 2025
SFRTA
Tri-Rail, managed by the SFRTA, is a commuter rail service linking Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.
As COVID-19 relief funds run out, transit agencies across the U.S. are coming to the edge of a fiscal cliff and scrambling to avoid a doom spiral that would decimate rail services...
July 11, 2025
Skanska
VPRA has awarded a $1 billion contract to Skanska to build the Long Bridge North Project.
The Long Bridge North Project is part of the larger 1.8-mile Long Bridge Project that will replace and enhance the busy rail corridor from Washington, D.C., into Arlington, Va...
July 8, 2025
Amtrak
Amtrak train.
The report found that certain contracting activities generally worked well, but it also identified areas where weaknesses place Amtrak at greater risk of paying more than it ...
July 7, 2025
JTA
JTA officials celebrate the launch of the Ride to Train pilot.
The pilot provides complimentary fixed route passes to students enrolled in registered technical, trade, vocational or apprenticeship programs in Florida’s Duval County.
July 7, 2025
MTA
MTA bus.
The 28-acre State Center site is strategically located between the State Center Metro Subway station and the Cultural Center Light Rail station and is close to Baltimore Penn ...
July 3, 2025
Masabi
The city of Madison, Wis.,'s Metro Transit and Masabi logos.
The launch of open payments comes seven months after launching account-based ticketing with the introduction of Metro Fast Fare cards and a new mobile app in September 2024.
July 3, 2025
Sound Transit
A rendering of the Tacoma Dome Link Extension.
The project will extend light-rail service about 10 miles from Federal Way to Tacoma, Wash., and includes four new stations.
July 1, 2025
SEPTA
A SEPTA hydrogen-powered bus.
If the FY 26 state budget does not provide new funding for public transit, SEPTA will cut service by 45 percent and raise fares by 21.5 percent starting this fall while PRT will...
June 30, 2025
Denver RTD
Denver RTD transit police SUV parks outside Denver Union Station at night
The new webpage aims to boost transparency and show the agency’s progress in addressing safety and security concerns.
July 8, 2025
L.A. Metro
L.A. Metro Ambassadors.
The L.A. Metro Board also approved 85 additional Ambassador program positions to manage the program in house and expand Ambassadors coverage on more bus lines and new stations...
July 7, 2025
MTA
MTA LIRR presented with the APTA Gold Award for Security Operations at the 2025 APTA Rail Conference in San Francisco.
The seven agencies awarded an APTA Rail Safety and Security Award were evaluated based on the effectiveness, benefit level, innovation and transferability of some their projects...
July 2, 2025
BART
BART police officer on a BART train.
The agency’s latest Quarterly Performance Review showed customer satisfaction is at 84 percent, train cleanliness improved by 58 percent year over year and station cleanliness...
June 30, 2025
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July 11, 2025
Iowa City Transit
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The City Council voted to extend the pilot, citing a surge in ridership and a substantial reduction in carbon emissions.
July 10, 2025
TARC
a TARC bus parks in front of the Louisville slugger musuem
The transit authority will use the framework of the TARC 2025 Enhanced Draft Plan as a guide to implement new service levels and standards.
July 9, 2025
TransLink
picture of a station entrance that shows the fare gates and a tall signage display
The agreement aims to bring new screens, faster alerts and fewer paper ads to help improve the rider experience.
July 9, 2025