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Categories: Rail
USDOT Redirects Funding for New National Railroad Partnership Program

The new National Railroad Partnership Program utilizes over $2 billion in repurposed funding from the California High Speed Rail project.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247967/usdot-redirects-funding-for-new-national-railroad-partnership-program
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility
Florida's PSTA Lowers Property Tax Rate Again

PSTA leaders emphasized that the tax reduction reflects both fiscal responsibility and a commitment to innovation.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247944/floridas-psta-lowers-property-tax-rate-again
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Rail
Richards Transportation Initiative at Penn Targets Smarter, Inclusive Mobility

R-TRIP is led by Penn IUR Faculty Fellows Leslie Richards, former CEO of PennDOT and SEPTA and now professor of practice at the Stuart Weitzman School of...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247919/richards-transportation-initiative-at-penn-targets-smarter-inclusive-mobility
Categories: Security and Safety, Technology
Inside Look: LYT Redesigns Platform for Smarter Transit Management

METRO Executive Editor Alex Roman recently had the opportunity to speak with LYT’s Founder and CEO, Timothy Menard, about how the company’s updated product...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247908/inside-look-lyt-redesigns-platform-for-smarter-transit-management
Categories: Motorcoach, Security and Safety
NTSB Issues Safety Recommendations After Fatal Ohio Motorcoach Crash

Three students on the motorcoach and three people in a passenger vehicle were killed. More than 40 other people were injured.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247902/ntsb-issues-safety-recommendations-after-fatal-ohio-motorcoach-crash
Categories: Bus, Management
San Antonio's VIA Approves 'Transformational' FY26 Budget

The budget builds on VIA’s accelerated vision for enhancing transit service and organizational performance, focusing on what riders value most: more...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247899/san-antonios-via-approves-transformational-fy26-budget
Categories: Management, Motorcoach
ABC Companies Cuts Ribbon on Colorado Facility

The event welcomed customers, fleet operators, industry partners, local leaders, and community members, marking ABC’s 10th U.S. service center and its first...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247896/abc-companies-cuts-ribbon-on-colorado-facility
Categories: Rail
New York MTA Siemens Locomotives Begin Passenger Service on Metro-North Railroad

Metro-North begins passenger service with new Siemens Charger locomotives, marking a major step in New York’s rail modernization.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247821/new-york-mta-siemens-locomotives-begin-passenger-service-on-metro-north-railroad

Join this exclusive discussion featuring insights from HID's "State of Mass Transit Ticketing Hardware 2025" report, paired with real-world perspectives...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/webinars/future-ready-fare-collection-real-world-insights-that-transform-systems
Why Transport Sustainability Should Focus on People Instead of Cars

Simply incentivizing electrification is not enough to make a meaningful impact; we must shift our focus toward prioritizing public transportation and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247627/why-transport-sustainability-should-focus-on-people-instead-of-cars
Categories: Management, Rail
Caltrain Celebrates First Anniversary of Electrified Service with Record Ridership

A year after electrification, Caltrain delivers faster commutes and record-breaking ridership growth.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247805/caltrain-celebrates-first-anniversary-of-electrified-service-with-record-ridersh
Categories: Rail, Technology
Cleveland RTA to Order 6 More Siemens Railcars

The board approval is another step toward fulfilling the contract agreement with Siemens Mobility for the total purchase of 60 Siemens Model S200 railcars,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247795/cleveland-rta-to-order-6-more-siemens-railcars
Categories: Management, New Mobility, Technology
Nashville's WeGo, INIT Team for Contactless Fare Payment

Riders can now pay fares with a simple tap using a contactless credit card, debit card, or mobile wallet, such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247793/nashvilles-wego-init-team-for-contactless-fare-payment
Categories: Management
California's North County Transit District Celebrates 50th Anniversary

NCTD’s golden anniversary brings new rail announcements, a logo redesign, and community celebrations across San Diego’s North County.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247771/californias-north-county-transit-district-celebrates-50th-anniversary
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
Amtrak, USRC Agree to Restore Federal Control of Washington Union Station

The new agreement among USRC, Amtrak, and the Federal Railroad Administration will expedite restoration efforts, enhance security, and stimulate new...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247746/mtrak-usrc-agree-to-restore-federal-control-of-washington-union-station
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
Florida Lands $42M in Fed Funding for Rail Safety Improvements

The four rail safety grants support installing safety fencing, grade crossing upgrades, and a trespassing alert system.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247744/florida-lands-42m-in-fed-funding-for-rail-safety-improvements
Categories: Security and Safety, Technology
How Transit Systems Are Embracing Smarter, Cleaner, and More Convenient Interfaces

The shift has given rise to a new frontier in passenger convenience, where Human Machine Interface technologies are not only functional tools but also...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247632/how-transit-systems-are-embracing-smarter-cleaner-and-more-convenient-interfaces
Categories: Management, Rail
LA Metro A Line Extension Boosts Connections Across the County

The new stations connect even more communities from Pomona to Long Beach in time for major upcoming LA events, including the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247661/la-metro-a-line-extension-boosts-connections-across-the-county
Categories: New Mobility, Technology
Via, Waymo Partner to Bring Autonomous Ride-Hailing into Public Transit

Chandler, Arizona, will be the first city to benefit from this framework, integrating Waymo’s service into the city’s Chandler Flex microtransit service.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247659/via-waymo-partner-to-bring-autonomous-ride-hailing-into-public-transit
Categories: Management
T&I Leaders Call for Improving Safety on US Transit Systems

A recent roundtable highlighted how crime on buses and trains is shaping the debate over federal transportation funding.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247640/ti-leaders-call-for-improving-safety-on-us-transit-systems
Categories: Management
NJ TRANSIT Expands Fare-Pay Card for All Bus and Light Rail Systems

Riders can now load monthly passes, 10-trip tickets, or cash value onto reusable cards with online account management.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247624/nj-transit-expands-fare-pay-card-for-all-bus-and-light-rail-systems
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
People Movement: The Latest from MARTA, NCTD, and More

METRO's People Movement covers the latest personnel moves in the public transit, motorcoach, and people mobility industries.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247601/people-movement-the-latest-from-marta-nctd-and-more
Categories: New Mobility, Technology, Zero Emissions
Biz Briefs: Alexander Dennis, LYT, and Much More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247588/biz-briefs-alexander-dennis-lyt-and-much-more
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
METRO and SBF's Frank Di Giacomo Named to APTA's Hall of Fame

In addition, the association also named its outstanding public transit systems, partnerships, and individual awards for 2025.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10242829/frank-di-giacomo-named-to-aptas-hall-of-fame
Categories: Management
California Lawmakers Greenlight Senate Bill 63, Transit Funding Heads to Next Phase

The bill sets the stage for a 2026 ballot measure that could secure long-term funding for Bay Area transit agencies and safeguard essential services.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247564/california-lawmakers-greenlight-senate-bill-63-transit-funding-heads-to-next-pha
Categories: Management
New York MTA Sees Record 7-Day Subway Ridership

The agency's new post-pandemic subway ridership record set a new 7-day high of 26.8 million riders.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247511/new-york-mta-sees-record-7-day-subway-ridership
35 Years of the ADA, Making Travel Easier for Seniors

Thirty-five years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the impact of this landmark piece of civil rights legislation...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247257/35-years-of-the-ada-making-travel-easier-for-seniors
Categories: New Mobility, Technology
ADASTEC, Beep Form Alliance to Advance Shared Autonomous Transit

The partnership combines ADASTEC’s technology expertise with Beep’s deployment capabilities to scale automated public transportation across more use cases...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247484/adastec-beep-form-alliance-to-advance-shared-autonomous-transit
Categories: New Mobility, Paratransit, Technology
Boston's MBTA Launches New App and Online Portal for Paratransit Riders

The new tools provide customers with better flexibility in scheduling trips, updating some account information, adding funds to their accounts, and tracking...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247481/bostons-mbta-launches-new-app-and-online-portal-for-paratransit-riders
Categories: Motorcoach
MCI Debuts Executive Seating With Delivery to Hebaragi & Lemi Bus

With new J4500 deliveries, MCI introduces factory-direct 2+1 executive seating, enhancing comfort while saving operators time and cost.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247474/mci-debuts-executive-seating-with-delivery-to-hebaragi-lemi-bus
Categories: Management
C-TRAN Launches The Current On-Demand Service in Sixth Service Area

Learn more about C-TRAN's on-demand rideshare expanding into Battle Ground, Washington.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247461/c-tran-launches-the-current-on-demand-service-in-sixth-service-area
Categories: Management, New Mobility
SilverRide Unveils New Branding, Reinforces Focus on High Level of Care in Transportation

The company's brand refresh highlights assisted rides with care, aiming to set it apart in a crowded mobility market.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247368/silverride-unveils-new-branding-reinforces-focus-on-high-level-of-care-in-transp
Categories: Management, Motorcoach
Attracting New Operators to the Industry and More with the UMA’s Scott Michael

Scott Michael, President and CEO of the UMA, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss what the association is doing to increase the number of...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247300/attracting-new-operators-to-the-industry-and-more-with-the-umas-scott-michael
Categories: Technology
Biz Briefs: HDR, Optibus, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247309/biz-briefs-hdr-optibus-and-more
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail, Zero Emissions
What Transit Leaders Need to Know About Fleet Electrification

Discover how fleet electrification can unlock long-term savings, boost your brand’s sustainability image, and future-proof your operations—all while...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/zero-emissions/10245850/uncovering-the-hidden-complexities-of-fleet-electrification-1
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Security and Safety
RIPTA Launches New ‘Bus Buddy’ Program

Whether someone is taking the bus for the first time, returning after a break, or learning a new route, the Bus Buddy program pairs them with a RIPTA staff...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247307/ripta-launches-new-bus-buddy-program
Categories: Management
LA Metro Releases Final Environmental Impact Report for Transit Extension

The agency board is expected to consider project certification this fall as the project links Torrance and Redondo Beach directly to LAX and the regional...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247291/la-metro-releases-final-environmental-impact-report-for-transit-extension
Categories: Management
SilverRide, Seen Health Launch Chinese-Language PACE Platform in US

With this milestone, SilverRide expands to eight deployments across Greater Los Angeles, strengthening its culturally responsive transportation.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247289/silverride-seen-health-launch-chinese-language-pace-platform-in-us
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Pittsburgh Requests OK to Tap Capital Funds to Avoid Service Cuts, Fare Increases

If approved, the move would shift up to $106.7 million in capital funds and allow PRT to use the money to plug a projected $100 million operating budget...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247245/pittsburgh-requests-ok-to-tap-capital-funds-to-avoid-service-cuts-fare-increases
Categories: Management, Paratransit
Chicago's Pace Unveils New ADA Transfer Facility

The multi-million-dollar project, funded predominantly through the State of Illinois’ Rebuild Illinois program, represents a significant investment in...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247241/chicagos-pace-unveils-new-ada-transfer-facility
Categories: Electric Vehicles, Management, Operations, Technology, Zero Emissions
CUTA Report Examines Zero-Emission Bus Readiness

CUTA’s 2025 ZEB Readiness and Procurement Survey shows growing readiness among transit systems, while also highlighting short-term shifts in procurement...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247220/cuta-report-examines-zero-emission-bus-readiness
Categories: Management, Rail, Technology
California's Caltrain Hits 1M-Plus Riders for 3rd Month in a Row

As Caltrain approaches the first anniversary of the launch of electric service, the agency continues to show strong ridership growth.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247218/californias-caltrain-hits-1m-plus-riders-for-3rd-month-in-a-row
Categories: Rail
Legislation on Cap-and-Invest Provides Forward Momentum for California's High-Speed Rail Project

The agreement paves the way for expanded construction, job creation, and future public-private partnerships statewide.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247216/legislation-on-cap-and-invest-provides-forward-momentum-for-californias-high-spe
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
FTA Launches Investigation of North Carolina CATS' Security Spending & Safety Plans

The Federal Transit Administration will evaluate CATS' compliance with federal safety directives after multiple violent incidents in 2025.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247185/fta-launches-investigation-of-north-carolina-cats-security-spending-safety-plans
Categories: Motorcoach, Technology
FlixBus, Greyhound, and the Future of Intercity Travel

In a recent episode of METROspectives, METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sat down with Kai Boysan, CEO of FlixBus North America, to discuss the company’s...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247071/flixbus-greyhound-and-the-future-of-intercity-travel
Categories: Rail, Technology
Photos From Sound Transit's I-90 Floating Bridge Testing

The first Sound Transit Link light rail vehicle crossed the I-90 floating bridge under its own power, enabling the start of a series of tests to prepare for...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247164/photos-from-sound-transits-i-90-floating-bridge-testing
Categories: Management, Rail
Seattle's First Powered Light Rail Vehicle Crosses I-90 Floating Bridge

The move marks a historic milestone for both the agency and transit industry — the first time in the world that trains under power are operating across a...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247159/seattles-first-powered-light-rail-vehicle-crosses-i-90-floating-bridge
Categories: Rail, Technology, Zero Emissions
North America’s First Hydrogen-Powered ZEMU Passenger Train Sets Date to Begin Revenue Service

The train will depart the Metrolink San Bernardino Downtown Station in the city of San Bernardino at 10:32 a.m. and serve riders on the nine-mile Arrow...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247149/north-americas-first-hydrogen-powered-zemu-passenger-train-sets-date-to-begin-re
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
New York Governor, MTA Tout Success of Congestion Pricing

August saw nearly 2.7 million fewer vehicles than baseline enter the congestion relief zone, a 14% reduction. August was level with June for the most...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247145/new-york-governor-mta-tout-success-of-congestion-pricing
Categories: Rail
See Tracks? Think Train! Operation Lifesaver Leads Annual Rail Safety Push

Learn more about how 2025 Rail Safety Week seeks to heighten awareness in preventing railroad crossing and trespass incidents.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247135/see-tracks-think-train-operation-lifesaver-leads-annual-rail-safety-push


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