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Categories: Management, Rail
Edmonton Breaks Ground on Capital Line South LRT Extension

Once complete, the high-floor LRT extension will connect residents in southern Edmonton with key destinations and transit hubs across the network.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10241636/edmonton-breaks-ground-on-capital-line-south-lrt-extension
Categories: Rail, Technology
The LA ART Gondola System with Zero Emissions Transit’s David Grannis

The LA ART aerial gondola project aims to ease congestion and cut pollution in the Los Angeles region by connecting Union Station to Dodger Stadium. When...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10241622/the-la-art-gondola-system-with-zero-emissions-transits-david-grannis
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
Passenger Rail Set to Resume in Southern California After Emergency Bluff Reinforcement

Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will fully restore service on June 7 following completion of Phase 1 coastal stabilization work led by OCTA,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10241590/passenger-rail-set-to-resume-in-southern-california-after-emergency-bluff-reinfo
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
New York MTA Approves Resubmitting Historic Five-Year Capital Plan

The proposed plan will now be resubmitted to the MTA Capital Program Review Board in Albany, signaling a major step forward for what MTA officials are...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10241583/new-york-mta-approves-resubmitting-historic-five-year-capital-plan
Categories: Rail
Amtrak’s East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project Officially Underway

The rail line begins critical tunnel repairs to restore storm-damaged infrastructure and ensure safe service, which requires one of the company's largest...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10241551/amtraks-east-river-tunnel-rehabilitation-project-officially-underway
Categories: Management, Rail, Technology
Consultant Q&A: Data, Defining Success, and More with HNTB's Tam

In her most recent role as the Customer Experience Lead for Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s System Modernization program, DART Transform, Tam and her team...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10241540/consultant-qa-data-defining-success-and-more-with-hntbs-tam
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
North Carolina's Transit Service Plan Approved

The plan represents a significant expansion of transit serving the Charlotte region, including a 50% increase in bus service and 43 more miles of rail service.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10241547/north-carolinas-transit-service-plan-approved
Categories: Bus, Rail, Technology
San Diego Region Transit Agencies Mark 1M Contactless Payment Taps

The accomplishment marks a first for transit agencies in California, making MTS and NCTD the earliest adopters in the state to reach this level of...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10241499/san-diego-region-transit-agencies-mark-1m-contactless-payment-taps
Categories: Management, Rail, Security and Safety
All Speed Restrictions Lifted on Denver's RTD Light Rail After Maintenance Effort

The final restriction — a 400-foot southbound segment near Southmoor Station — was lifted after targeted repairs were completed during routine overnight...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10241497/all-speed-restrictions-lifted-on-denvers-rtd-light-rail-after-maintenance-effort
Categories: Management, Rail
Penn Station Modernization Moves Forward Under Andy Byford’s Leadership

In his role as special advisor to the Amtrak board of directors, he will report directly to the rail agency and coordinate closely with the USDOT as he...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10241422/penn-station-modernization-moves-forward-under-andy-byfords-leadership
Categories: Management, Rail, Technology
Proposed L.A. Metro Project May Reduce Rush Hour Travel by Over 50%

The update, shared during the first of five community meetings, provides a clearer picture of how the project could reshape one of Southern California’s...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10241365/proposed-l-a-metro-project-may-reduce-rush-hour-travel-by-over-50
Categories: Bus, Motorcoach, New Mobility, Rail, Technology
Biz Briefs: WSP JV Lands San Francisco Muni Contract and More

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

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10241291/biz-briefs-wsp-jv-lands-san-francisco-muni-contract-and-more
Categories: Management, Rail
New York Commuter Railroads Set Post-Pandemic Single Day Ridership Record

Together, the railroads combined to carry a single-day record of 540,688 riders.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10241304/new-york-commuter-railroads-set-post-pandemic-single-day-ridership-record
Categories: Management, Rail, Technology
Consultant Q&A: WSP's Schwarz Talks Project Delivery, Tech, and More

METRO recently spoke to Angela Schwarz about the top operational challenges facing public transit agencies today, how firms like WSP are helping to address...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10241200/consultant-qa-wsps-schwarz-talks-project-delivery-tech-and-more
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Boston's MBTA Greenlights 5-Year, $9.8B Investment in Transit Infrastructure

The latest CIP reflects the state’s commitment to transformative transportation investments and outlines the MBTA’s strategic vision for a modern transit...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10241146/bostons-mbta-greenlights-5-year-9-8b-investment-in-transit-infrastructure
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Inside MBTA’s Award-Winning Podcast Spilling the T with Host Andrew Cassidy

METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman had a chance to talk to MBTA’s Sr. Director, Digital Strategy & Engagement, and Host of Spilling the T, Andrew Cassidy...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10241012/inside-mbtas-award-winning-podcast-spilling-the-t-with-host-andrew-cassidy
Categories: Management, Rail
NJ TRANSIT, Union Reach Tentative Agreement

With the agreement, regular weekday train service is expected to resume on May 20, following approximately 24 hours of safety inspections, infrastructure...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10241021/nj-transit-union-reach-tentative-agreement
Categories: New Mobility, Rail
L.A. Metro Opens 'Rail to Rail' Active Transportation Corridor

The corridor follows a former freight rail right-of-way and provides a seamless link between three major Metro stations via a continuous biking and walking...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10241016/l-a-metro-opens-rail-to-rail-active-transportation-corridor
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
3 New Transit Chiefs Highlight Latest People Movement

In this latest edition, METRO covers the latest announcements at MV Transportation, ENC, and STV.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240994/3-new-transit-chiefs-highlight-latest-people-movement
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
New APTA Data Finds Ridership Up to 85% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

APTA’s 75th edition of the Public Transportation Fact Book and its latest Ridership Policy Brief highlight the sector’s rebound, with transit agencies...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240981/new-apta-data-finds-ridership-up-to-85-of-pre-pandemic-levels
Categories: Management, Rail
NJ TRANSIT Locomotive Engineers on Strike

In a public statement, Gov. Phil Murphy expressed frustration over the breakdown in negotiations, emphasizing the strike’s potential to impact hundreds of...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240979/nj-transit-locomotive-engineers-on-strike
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
San Diego's Budget Maintains Full Service on Trolley, 92 Bus Routes in FY 2026

MTS has balanced its FY 2026 budget with projected revenues and expenses at $473.1 million.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240947/san-diegos-budget-maintains-full-service-on-trolley-92-bus-routes-in-fy-2026
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
Denver's RTD Adding 27,000 Service Hours

As of May 2025, RTD will have added more than 27,000 in-service hours, a notable increase from 2024. This increase was made possible through successful...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240940/denvers-rtd-adding-27-000-service-hours
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail, Technology
Consultant Q&A: Project Delivery, Tech, and More with STV's Díaz González

With over 25 years of experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, Marcos Díaz González brings deep expertise in operations,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240820/consultant-qa-project-delivery-tech-and-more-with-stvs-diaz-gonzalez
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail, Zero Emissions
USDOT Approves an Additional $607M in Funding

The awards represent the latest step in the Department’s ongoing efforts to address a large backlog of previously announced but unobligated infrastructure...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240799/usdot-approves-an-additional-607m-in-funding
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail, Technology
Navigating the Impact of Tariffs on Transit: A Strategic Approach for Agencies

Here, we explore the multifaceted impact of tariffs on transit, the shifting demographics of bus ridership, and the importance of strategic partnerships in...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240762/navigating-the-impact-of-tariffs-on-transit-a-strategic-approach-for-agencies
Categories: Management, Rail
Sound Transit Extends Line 2 to Downtown Redmond

The 3.4-mile extension, which includes a 1,400-space parking garage at Marymoor, marks a significant step forward in the region’s decades-long vision to...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240744/sound-transit-extends-line-2-to-downtown-redmond
Categories: Management, Rail
Study Finds U.S., Europe Support Dramatic Growth in Train Travel

The Hitachi Rail study by SavantaComres polled over 11,000 people across the U.S., U.K., France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and major cities like Washington...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240737/study-finds-u-s-europe-support-dramatic-growth-in-train-travel
Categories: Management, Rail
VTA Refines BART Silicon Valley Phase II Design to Control Costs, Preserve Vision

In a recent update to the BSVII Oversight Committee, VTA outlined a series of bold cost-saving strategies to strengthen its application for a Full Funding...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240734/vta-refines-bart-silicon-valley-phase-ii-design-to-control-costs-preserve-vision
Categories: Management, Rail
Amtrak Advances Long-Planned Improvements to Seattle Rail Yard

The upgraded King Street Yard will enable modern, more efficient maintenance practices, support the introduction of new, state-of-the-art Amtrak Airo trains...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240647/amtrak-advances-long-planned-improvements-to-seattle-rail-yard
Categories: Bus, Motorcoach, New Mobility, Rail, Technology
Biz Briefs: Alstom, MCI, and More

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

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240509/biz-briefs-alstom-mci-and-more
Categories: Rail, Technology
California's OCTA Unveils First Siemens S700 Streetcar

The vehicle, manufactured in Sacramento, Calif., is the first of eight to be delivered for the OC Streetcar.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240455/californias-octa-unveils-first-siemens-s700-streetcar
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Dallas' DART Warns State House Bill Could Kill Transit

DART’s sales tax revenue was authorized twice through a democratic vote by the communities it serves.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240458/dallas-dart-warns-state-house-bill-could-kill-transit
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail, Zero Emissions
USDOT Advances Funding on $3.2B in Infrastructure Projects

Under Secretary Duffy’s direction, the Department is working to accelerate the distribution of funds and address core infrastructure projects, according to...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240447/usdot-advances-funding-on-3-2b-in-infrastructure-projects
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail, Security and Safety
Improving Transit Worker Safety: How Proper Workwear Enhances Comfort and Performance

Proper workwear is critical to protect these workers, boost their comfort, and enhance their performance.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240299/improving-transit-worker-safety-how-proper-workwear-enhances-comfort-and-perform
Categories: Rail, Technology
Hyundai Rotem, Kinkisharyo Contract for Final Assembly of New LA Metro Railcars

The agreement marks another milestone in Hyundai Rotem’s ongoing commitment to delivering public transit solutions in North America.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240184/hyundai-rotem-kinkisharyo-contract-for-final-assembly-of-new-la-metro-railcars
Categories: Management, Rail
Sound Transit Lands Key FTA Approval for West Seattle Link Extension

The 4.1-mile West Seattle light rail extension was approved by voters in 2016 as part of ST3, with the approval of environmental work is the culmination of...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240014/sound-transit-lands-key-fta-approval-for-west-seattle-link-extension
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
San Diego's MTS Survey Shows Strong Customer Satisfaction, High Community Value

The survey, conducted in November 2024 by ETC Institute, a professional market research firm that specializes in customer satisfaction surveys, gathered...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10240121/san-diegos-mts-survey-shows-strong-customer-satisfaction-high-community-value
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
New York MTA's Efforts to Combat Fare Evasion Paying Off

Over the last two years, the MTA has implemented a series of strategic measures to reduce fare evasion centered around equity, education, enforcement, and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10239971/new-york-mtas-efforts-to-combat-fare-evasion-paying-off
Categories: Management, Rail
Virginia Breaks Ground on New River Valley Project

As part of the VPRA's Transforming Rail in Virginia initiative, the New River Valley Project encompasses railroad infrastructure upgrades, which will allow...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10239880/virginia-breaks-ground-on-new-river-valley-project
Categories: Management, Rail, Security and Safety
Denver RTD’s 3-Year ‘Reclaiming Union Station’ Delivers Tangible Results

In the first quarter of 2022, RTD logged approximately 5,000 security-related calls for service at Union Station, compared with 2,127 in the first quarter...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10239876/denver-rtds-3-year-reclaiming-union-station-delivers-tangible-results
Categories: Bus, Rail, Technology
LA Metro Leverages Parking Tech to Simplify, Fuel Public Transit Usage

In a move to streamline the commuter experience and modernize its infrastructure, LA Metro partnered with ParkHelp to launch a cutting-edge parking guidance...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10239731/la-metro-leverages-parking-tech-to-simplify-fuel-public-transit-usage
Categories: Management, Rail
Feds Cut Scope, Funding for NJ Dock Bridge

The revised scope of the Dock Bridge rehabilitation project will ensure critical safety and reliability elements but remove unnecessary aesthetic costs like...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10239706/feds-slash-140m-in-funding-for-nj-dock-bridge
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
Chicago's Metra Plans 40 Safety Blitzes in 2025

The agency's employees will visit one of the railroad’s 243 stations during the morning rush hour, distributing educational materials about train and grade...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10239666/chicagos-metra-plans-40-safety-blitzes-in-2025
Categories: Management, Rail
Chicago Transit Provides Residents with RLE Construction Overview

The agency held three meetings in the Far South Side communities of Roseland, Washington Heights, and Riverdale with Walsh VINCI Transit Community Partners,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10239660/chicago-transit-provides-residents-with-rle-construction-overview
Categories: Rail

The agency continues to remove speed limits as track repairs are completed; their most recent work allowed them to remove the final speed limit from the D...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10239604/denver-rtd-eliminates-d-lines-final-speed-restriction
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
California's VTA: 3 of 4 Unions Have Ratified Contracts

Despite outreach efforts by VTA, negotiations with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 265 remain unresolved, according to the agency.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10239534/californias-vta-3-of-4-unions-have-ratified-contracts
Categories: Management, Rail
USDOT Assumes Control of New York Penn Station Overhaul

The Administration determined that USDOT and Amtrak can together deliver a world-class Penn Station.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10239517/usdot-assumes-control-of-new-york-penn-station-overhaul
Categories: Rail
Infrastructure, Equipment Upgrades in Focus at NJ Transit Summit

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, NJ TRANSIT, and Amtrak are working to make sure that the upcoming summer travel season goes smoothly and without...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10239456/nj-transit-amtrak-and-nj-governor-murphy-hold-summit-highlighting-infrastructure
Categories: Management, Rail
Feds Cancel $60M in Grants for Texas High-Speed Rail Project

The project was originally announced as a purely private venture, but as the cost estimates dramatically ballooned, the Texas Central Railway proposal...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10239378/feds-cancel-60m-in-grants-for-texas-high-speed-rail-project


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