Categories: Bus, Management

The Oceanside, Calif., agency completes transition to fully public operations by directly hiring former contractor staff, aiming to improve service quality...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10243173/nctd-brings-bus-operations-in-house-for-first-time-in-50-years

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California's NCTD Adds Jeff Hiott to Management Team
California's NCTD Expands Microtransit Service Program
NCTD Breaks Ground on Hydrogen Fueling Station
California's NCTD Marks 30 Years of Commuter Rail
San Diego Region Transit Agencies Mark 1M Contactless Payment Taps

Categories: Rail

With the change, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) aims to control costs and keep the BART extension on track.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10243163/vta-board-approves-contractor-change-for-bart-silicon-valley-extension

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VTA Recommends New Tunnel Contractor for BART Silicon Valley Phase II
VTA Refines BART Silicon Valley Phase II Design to Control Costs, Preserve Vision
Feds Commit $5.1 billion to BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension
Carolyn Gonot's Path Paved with Experience, Inclusiveness
Landmark Home Ownership Development Set for California's VTA Property

Categories: New Mobility, Technology

Running weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., NAVI is designed to seamlessly connect residents, businesses, and visitors across a vital urban corridor stretching...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10243142/jacksonville-launches-nations-first-public-autonomous-transit-service

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Holon to Establish AV Shuttle Manufacturing Facility in Jacksonville
Florida's JTA Opens Autonomous Innovation Center, Unveils Service Name for AV Program
Florida’s JTA Approves Plan to Reserve HOLON Autonomous Vehicles for U²C Project
JTA Hosts National AV Day Conference
JTA Achieves Major Construction Milestone at Autonomous Innovation Center

Categories: Bus, Management, Technology

Greenlink’s new maintenance facility gives the agency room to expand. The agency is preparing to increase its services to keep up with area growth and help...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10243057/greenlinks-new-expanded-facility-opens-opportunities-in-transit

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Illinois' RMTD Awards Contract for Facility Renovation, Expansion Project
A Journey to Electrification: Mountain Line Overcomes Challenges, Navigates a Developing Industry
TransLink: Half of Transit Services Cut without New Funding
NCTD Breaks Ground on Hydrogen Fueling Station
STV to Plan New Valley Metro Bus Maintenance Facility

Categories: Rail

The alternative propulsion technology is expected to power trains running at speeds up to 125 mph.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10243161/siemens-to-roll-out-battery-electric-passenger-locomotives-in-north-america

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Metro-North Railroad to Operate Battery-, Electric-Powered Locomotives
Siemens Set to Open High-Speed Railcar Production Facility in N.Y.
Amtrak, Private Partners Join to Rebuild America’s Railroad, Deliver Infrastructure Investments
Stadler, San Bernardino Unveils First Zero Emissions Passenger Train
Allison, Cummins to Partner on New Electric Hybrid Drivetrain

Categories: Bus, Management

Branded as part of the “Better Bus” initiative, the overhaul is designed to deliver more frequent, reliable, and user-friendly service across Washington,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10243127/wmata-launches-first-major-metrobus-overhaul-in-50-years

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D.C. Approves Better Bus Redesign
WMATA Approves Nearly $5B FY2026 Budget
WMATA Adding New Bus Stop Signs as Part of Better Bus Network
WMATA saves $500 million over two years
Cincinnati Metro Launching New Fare Structure in July

Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility

Choosing the right bus for your transit, shuttle or paratransit service can impact cost, flexibility, and passenger experience. This guide helps buyers...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/bus/10243010/buying-guide-choosing-the-right-bus-for-todays-transit-shuttle-paratransit-fleet

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MirrorLESS Vision Technology: How to Future-Proof Your Transit Fleet
Driving Efficiency: Unlocking the Power of Propane Autogas for Your Fleet
The Modular Route to Electrification Reduces Risk
Buyer’s Guide: Contactless Transit Payment Solutions
Consultant Q&A: Project Delivery, Tech, and More with STV's Díaz González

Categories: Bus, Electric Vehicles, Operations, Suppliers, Technology, Zero Emissions

With $479 million in newly approved funding, TransLink is set to expand its battery-electric bus fleet, replace aging diesel vehicles, build out charging...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10243148/more-100-new-battery-electric-buses-approved-for-metro-vancouver

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TransLink Converts West Coast Express Fleet to Renewable Diesel
Cuts to Public Transit Cost Vancouver Households $1000 Per Year
Vancouver Mayors Urge Voters Ask for Rapid Transit
Canada's TransLink Moving Forward with Large Service Increases
TransLink: Half of Transit Services Cut without New Funding

Categories: Bus, Management, Rail

PRT and SEPTA adopt FY26 budgets with deep service cuts and fare hikes unless new state funding is secured.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10243117/pennsylvania-transit-agencies-approve-contingency-budgets-amid-state-funding-unc

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Pittsburgh Looks to Raise Fares, Cut Service Due to Budget Constraints
Pittsburgh Regional Transit CEO Urges Lawmakers to Avert Transit Funding Crisis
Following Gov.'s Funding Announcement, SEPTA Postpones Large Fare Increase
SEPTA Board Appoints Scott Sauer GM
SEPTA Budget Proposal Includes 45% Service Cuts, 21.5% Fare Increases

Categories: Management, Rail

Developed through in-depth analysis and broad stakeholder and community input, the Plan charts phased improvements across five-year, 10-year, and long-term...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10243112/maryland-unveils-ambitious-marc-growth-transformation-plan

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STV Team to Design New Red Line in Baltimore
Amtrak Unveils West Baltimore MARC Station Renderings
Maryland Transit Administration Unveils Ambitious BMORE BUS Plan
Maryland's MARC, VRE Launch Cross-Honor Program to Boost Connectivity
Amtrak Secures Funding for 13 Key Infrastructure Projects