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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
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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
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FMCSA granted the exemption for a two-year period allowing SDLAs to waive the under the hood requirement for CDL applicants that will operate transit buses in intrastate commerce...
July 17, 2025
Transdev
Transdev has renewed its contract with the town of Winter Park, Colo., to operate The Lift.
The firm is taking over Santa Clara VTA’s ACCESS Paratransit, MSTs’ fixed route and paratransit services and town of Winter Park’s transit system.
July 17, 2025
Bis-Man Transit
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The new bike racks installed on fixed-route buses are designed for larger tires that are typical to electric bikes.
July 17, 2025
DART
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The APTA Sustainability Commitment program is a voluntary initiative where public transit agencies and businesses pledge to implement practices that continuously advance environmental...
July 16, 2025
CTA
A rendering of the Michigan Avenue station platform view.
The internship is between Chicago Public Schools, CTA and RSP-JV that brings real-world STEM experiences to high school students directly in their community.
July 17, 2025
Amtrak
amtrak trains sit outside Denver Union Station
The report found Amtrak may not be focusing its resources on improvements with the highest potential customer impact.
July 16, 2025
MTA
Residents on an escalator in an MTA station.
New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad ridership and on-time performance have all improved in the first half of the year while customer satisfaction...
July 15, 2025
OCTA
passenger train runs down the coastal corridor next to the ocean
The authority will use the feedback to help shape draft alternatives and a final feasibility report to protect the LOSSAN Corridor.
July 14, 2025
Masabi
ARTM station with fare gates
The project involves updating more than 12,000 pieces of equipment across five territories and engages several key partners.
July 18, 2025
MBTA
Winchester Center rail station with updated platform, ramp
The station underwent a renovation project that started in 2022 to ensure all riders in the area can access the Commuter Rail.
July 17, 2025
VVTA
VVTA is partnering with Barstow Community College to provide fare-free bus service to BCC students.
VVTA is giving students attending Barstow Community College fare-free bus service while PSTA is offering unlimited transit rides for Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital employees...
July 16, 2025
CDOT
Representatives from CDOT, the city of Lone Tree and Denver South break ground on Lone Tree Mobility Hub.
The Lone Tree Mobility Hub will provide people in the south metro area with additional transit options and connections to other locations across the state.
July 15, 2025
SEPTA
A SEPTA Transit police officer.
Following a historic crime reduction in 2024, the authority saw a reduction in seven of eight categories over the first six months of 2025.
July 16, 2025
Metrolink
a metrolink train goes through an at-grade crossing
The wireless crossing nearside station stop technology prevents unintended crossing activations to help improve traffic flow and ease congestion around the stations.
July 14, 2025
Big Blue Bus
The new enforcement begins with a 60-day warning period for Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus.
Hayden AI’s bus-mounted cameras will detect and record illegal parking violations that obstruct bus lanes, bus stops, bike lanes and double parking.
July 14, 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
Brandon Lewis
Christopher Desany (top left), Polly Trottenberg (top right), Collie Greenwood (bottom left), Jaime Kazlo (bottom right) and Patricia Cooper (middle).
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
July 18, 2025
USDOT
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James A. Crawford joined the U.S. Department of Transportation in May 2025 as the deputy assistant secretary for tribal affairs.
July 16, 2025
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The House Appropriations Committee’s markup of the bill ended with cuts to public transit and passenger rail funding compared to last year’s levels.
July 15, 2025
KTA
A KTA bus.
The town council decided to withdraw from the Inter-Municipal Services Agreement with the authority due to significantly higher costs without a guarantee of expanded or improved...
July 14, 2025