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Categories: Management
New York MTA Strikes Deal for Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Tunneling

The $1.97 billion contract will extend the Q train to 125 Street, bringing long-promised subway access to East Harlem by 2032.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246068/new-york-governor-hochul-announces-second-avenue-subway-phase-2-tunneling-contra
Categories: Rail
FTA Could Withhold New York MTA Funds After Track Safety Issues and Risk Assessments

After a fatal transit worker accident and near misses, the FTA demands stronger safety measures from New York's MTA.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246053/fta-threatens-to-withhold-new-york-mta-funds-after-safety-issues
Categories: Management, Rail
Amtrak Pushes Ahead on Trio of East Coast Rail Yard Projects

Combined with two similar projects already under construction in Philadelphia and Seattle, and another in planning for Rensselaer/Albany, New York, these...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246039/amtrak-pushes-ahead-on-trio-of-east-coast-rail-yard-projects
Categories: New Mobility, Paratransit
Minneapolis' Metro Mobility Taps UZURV for On-Demand Paratransit Service

Metro Mobility is the paratransit service for the Twin Cities metropolitan area, including the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and surrounding...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246037/minneapolis-metro-mobility-taps-uzurv-for-on-demand-paratransit-service
Categories: Motorcoach
Gray Line Tennessee Named IMG Operator of the Year

Gray Line Tennessee was named the 2025 International Motorcoach Group (IMG) Operator of the Year, recognizing the company’s operational excellence, safety...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245973/tk-1
Categories: Bus, Management
New York's MTA Relaunches Customer Ambassador Program

The customer ambassador program aims to raise awareness of the upcoming changes and to ensure riders are prepared for the implementation of the updated network.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245947/new-yorks-mta-relaunches-customer-ambassador-program
Categories: Management, Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
Denver's RTD Boosts Rail Fare Inspections by More Than 500%

Throughout 2025, officers are conducting between 300,000 and 400,000 fare checks a month on the rail system, the agency reported.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245945/denvers-rtd-boosts-rail-fare-inspections-by-more-than-500
Categories: New Mobility, Technology
Biz Briefs: The Newest from Lime, Via, and More

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

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245941/biz-briefs-the-newest-from-lime-via-and-more
Categories: Bus, Paratransit, Technology
Michigan Transit Agencies Run Nearly 500 Buses on Propane Autogas

With approximately 500 propane transit buses now deployed across more than 15 agencies statewide, Michigan is driving advancements in mobility while...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245937/michigan-transit-agencies-run-nearly-500-buses-on-propane-autogas
Categories: Management, Technology
How TriMet is Leading the Way with Solar-Powered Digital Signage

In recognition of its trailblazing approach, TriMet and Connectpoint were named an Innovative Solutions Award winner for Technology.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245786/how-trimet-is-leading-the-way-with-solar-powered-digital-signage
Categories: Rail
Canada and Toronto Move to a Single-Source TTC Subway Contract

Ontario and Toronto back a single-source deal with Alstom for 70 new TTC subway trains, securing manufacturing jobs and reliable service.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245915/canada-and-toronto-move-to-a-single-source-ttc-subway-contract
Categories: Paratransit
Waev Launches New ADA-Compliant Vehicle

Waev’s new GEM WAV combines ADA-compliant accessibility with electric mobility, offering a versatile, low-speed transportation option for communities,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245905/tk
Categories: Management, Technology
LYT Named to Prestigious List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

In a remarkable display of its regional growth and influence, LYT was ranked #7 among all companies in the San Francisco Bay Area. The achievement...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245895/lyt-named-to-prestigious-list-of-fastest-growing-private-companies
Categories: Bus, Technology, Zero Emissions
SamTrans Launches Major Bus-Charging Project

Under the $36.3 million agreement with Clark Construction Group, SamTrans will install high-capacity chargers, overhead pantograph dispensers, and upgraded...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245893/samtrans-launches-major-bus-charging-project
Categories: Bus, Management
KCATA Board Approves Kansas City, Missouri Contract

Key terms include a reinstatement of fares in 2026.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245891/kcata-board-approves-kansas-city-missouri-contract
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
MARTA Names Hunt Interim GM/CEO

The board also named a strategic operational advisory group to support the interim chief in his interim role.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245889/marta-names-interim-gm-ceo
Categories: Rail
Chicago’s Metra Opens Updated Station, Dedicates New Bridge Over Milwaukee Ave.

The $39.5M project replaced a century-old bridge and delivered a modern, ADA-compliant Grayland Station to improve safety, reliability, and accessibility.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245878/chicagos-metra-opens-new-station-dedicates-new-bridge-over-milwaukee-ave
Categories: Management
St. Louis Metro Secure Platform Plan Continues to Show Positive Impact on Ridership and Safety

Metro Transit’s Secure Platform Plan is boosting ridership and cutting safety incidents with upgraded stations, new security features, and a modern fare system.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245841/st-louis-metro-secure-platform-plan-continues-to-show-positive-impact-on-ridersh
Categories: Bus, Management
California's AC Transit, Labor Union Reach New Agreement

In a decisive show of unity, Local 192 approved the CBA by an impressive 73% of members who cast ballots, according to AC Transit.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245769/californias-ac-transit-labor-union-reach-new-agreement
Categories: Bus, New Mobility, Paratransit, Technology, Zero Emissions
Biz Briefs: A New Paratransit Launch, Nova in Calgary, and More

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

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245741/biz-briefs-a-new-paratransit-launch-nova-in-calgary-and-more
Categories: Management
Commuting Solutions Unveils Brands for CO 119 Bus Rapid Transit and Corridor Bikeway

Branded wayfinding, station designs, and corridor upgrades aim to create a modern, user-friendly travel experience between Boulder and Longmont.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245765/commuting-solutions-unveils-brands-for-co-119-bus-rapid-transit-and-corridor-bik
Categories: Motorcoach, Technology
Inside the EPA's Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fix and Its Impact on the Motorcoach Industry

Starting with model year 2027, EPA requirements state that all new diesel on-road trucks and motorcoaches must be engineered to avoid sudden and severe...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245752/inside-the-epas-diesel-exhaust-fluid-fix-and-its-impact-on-the-motorcoach-indust
Categories: Management, Zero Emissions
NFI 2024 Sustainability Report Highlights Zero-Emission Growth and Community Impact

The report details NFI’s strides in clean transportation, workforce development, and community programs shaping a sustainable future.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245750/nfi-2024-sustainability-report-highlights-zero-emission-growth-and-community-imp
Categories: Management, Rail
Honolulu Rail City Center Guideway, Stations Break Ground

The CCGS project includes the construction of six rail stations and approximately three miles of elevated guideway beginning near the Middle Street Transit...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245748/honolulu-rail-city-center-guideway-stations-break-ground
Categories: Management, Rail
Report: Competition Key to Revitalizing U.S. Passenger Rail

The report was written by Chapman and Ray Chambers, head of the Association for Innovative Passenger Rail Operations and a Senior Fellow at the Discovery...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245746/report-competition-key-to-revitalizing-u-s-passenger-rail
Categories: Bus, Technology, Zero Emissions
How Refurbishment is Driving Innovation at Everett Transit

By winning one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Sustainability, this project underscores a crucial truth: in times of uncertainty, practical...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245405/how-refurbishment-is-driving-innovation-at-everett-transit
Categories: Bus, Management
Seattle's Sound Transit Breaks Ground on Bus Operations, Maintenance Facility

The Bus OMF will primarily serve as the home of Stride, an all-new three-line bus rapid transit (BRT) system that will transform travel around Lake Washington.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245718/seattles-sound-transit-breaks-ground-on-bus-operations-maintenance-facility
Getting Better on Purpose

The notion of agencies being over- or underfunded, I argued, doesn’t hold up. If an agency wants to turn up the heat — to grow beyond the status quo — it...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245514/getting-better-on-purpose
Categories: Management
VTA Report Supports Single Bore Approach for BART Silicon Valley Project

The report reaffirms the single-bore design for the BART Silicon Valley project, highlighting its cost-effectiveness and minimal community disruption.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245687/vta-report-supports-single-bore-approach-for-bart-silicon-valley-project
Categories: New Mobility, Technology
Via Unveils First-Ever Vertical AI Platform for Public Transit

The platform transforms dense, highly complex transit data into strategic recommendations, enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and performance of transit...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245685/via-unveils-first-ever-vertical-ai-platform-for-public-transit
Categories: New Mobility
Shared Micromobility Ridership Sets New Record, Report Finds

Shared micromobility is on the rise, with 2024 ridership up 31% and more cities adopting e-bikes, e-scooters, and adaptive vehicles. NABSA’s latest report...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245507/shared-micromobility-ridership-sets-new-record-report-finds
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
MTA Reports Safest July in NYC Transit's History

NYPD statistics show robberies are down 16.7%, felony assaults down 9.3%, and grand larcenies down 6%. Notably, there were no burglaries the entire month of...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245510/mta-reports-safest-july-in-nyc-transits-history
Categories: Bus, New Mobility, Rail, Technology
South Florida Transit Agencies Launch Unified Mobile App

SoFloGO brings together four major transit systems — Tri-Rail; BCT; Palm Tran; and DTPW’s Metrorail, Metrobus, and Metromover services — into one intuitive...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245439/south-florida-transit-agencies-launch-unified-mobile-app
Categories: Motorcoach
New Motorcoach Sales Fall 5.6% Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty

American Bus Association (ABA) President/CEO Fred Ferguson said the motorcoach industry’s recovery in 2024 is now slowing due to higher supply chain costs,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245424/new-motorcoach-sales-fall-5-6-amid-trade-policy-uncertainty
Categories: Bus, Management, Technology
TransLink’s MyWork Program Sets New Standard in Operations Innovation

TransLink and its subsidiary Coast Mountain Bus Company along with GIRO is a 2025 Innovative Solutions Award winner in the category of Operational Efficiency.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245402/translinks-mywork-program-sets-new-standard-in-operations-innovation
Categories: Management, Motorcoach
Greyhound’s Crawford Lassiter is CVSA’s 2025 International Driver Excellence Award Recipient

With 45 years of safe driving and over 2.5M miles, Lassiter’s skill, mentorship, and professionalism set the standard for the industry.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245412/greyhounds-crawford-lassiter-is-cvsas-2025-international-driver-excellence-award
Categories: Bus, Management, Technology, Zero Emissions
Biz Briefs: ENC, BetterFleet, and More

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

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245395/biz-briefs-enc-betterfleet-and-more
Categories: Bus, Electric Vehicles, Operations, Suppliers, Technology, Zero Emissions
Winnipeg Introduces First 60-Foot Zero Emission Bus

The agency will be the first Canadian city with 60-foot battery-electric buses in its fleet. By the end of the year, there will be eight 60-foot ZEBs in...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245393/winnipeg-introduces-first-60-foot-zero-emission-bus
Categories: Rail
Amtrak, VRE Trains Now Serving New Boarding Platform at Washington Union Station

Amtrak has opened a new track and platform at Washington Union Station to reduce congestion and expand capacity. The upgrade supports Virginia Railway...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245336/amtrak-vre-trains-now-serving-new-boarding-platform-at-washington-union-station
Categories: Management, Motorcoach, Technology
Motorcoach Sustainability, Special Events and More with Panorama Tours' Michelle Petelicki

Michelle Petelicki, president of New Jersey’s Panorama Tours, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss how the motorcoach industry is in fact...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245331/motorcoach-sustainability-special-events-and-more-with-panorama-tours-michelle-p
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
California’s SamTrans Votes to Join Regional Transportation Measure

SB 63, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco and Sen. Jesse Arreguín of Berkeley, would authorize the creation of a regional ballot measure to...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245311/californias-samtrans-votes-to-join-regional-transportation-measure
Categories: Management
King County Metro Adding More Than 900 Weekly Bus Trips, Improved 2 Line Connections

The agency is adding more weekly trips and new routes to boost Eastside transit and connect more riders to Sound Transit’s 2 Line.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245270/king-county-metro-adding-more-than-900-weekly-bus-trips-improved-2-line-connecti
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Paratransit, Rail, Technology
METRO Announces 2025 Innovative Solutions Award Winners

This year’s award winners helped improve efficiency by replacing outdated systems, create better mobility options for passengers, and much more.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245214/metro-announces-2025-innovative-solutions-award-winners
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Philadelphia's SEPTA Sets Deadline to Avert Cuts

The agency has also released schedules reflecting the service cuts and is urging customers to review all of their travel options.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245201/philadelphias-septa-sets-deadline-to-avert-cuts
Categories: Bus, Technology
Alexander Dennis Opens Las Vegas Bus Manufacturing Facility

To commemorate the facility's launch, it handed over the first two of 10 new Enviro500 double-deck buses to the Regional Transportation Commission of...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245197/alexander-dennis-opens-las-vegas-bus-manufacturing-facility
Categories: Management, Zero Emissions
FTA Launches Inquiry Into Storage of Electric Buses at Philadelphia’s SEPTA, Citing Multiple Battery Fires

The inquiry follows many battery fire incidents in decommissioned electric buses with lithium-ion batteries in storage.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245195/fta-launches-inquiry-into-storage-of-electric-buses-at-philadelphias-septa-citin
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail, Technology
Biz Briefs: Masabi, EZFare Extends to 6 States and More

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

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245079/biz-briefs-ccw-lands-new-york-contract-transdev-extended-and-more
Categories: Zero Emissions
EPA Proposes to Repeal GHG Emissions Standards

The proposed repeal would end GHG emissions standards for all highway vehicles, citing new data and limits on EPA authority under the Clean Air Act.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245174/epa-proposes-to-repeal-ghg-emissions-standards
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Paratransit
MV Transportation at 50: A Legacy of Purpose and a Future Driven by Innovation

To mark MV’s 50th anniversary, METRO Magazine sat down with Gary Coles, the company’s chief customer success officer, to discuss how MV honors its founding...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245143/mv-transportation-at-50-a-legacy-of-purpose-and-a-future-driven-by-innovation
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Chicago Set to Complete Improvements at 44 Bus Turnarounds, Rail Stations

Since the spring, crews have been performing an estimated $6.5 million in repairs and maintenance at several rail and bus locations across the CTA service...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245087/chicago-set-to-complete-improvements-at-44-bus-turnarounds-rail-stations


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