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Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
People Movement: Metro-North Names New President

Check out the latest personnel moves in the public transit, motorcoach, and people mobility industries.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235604/people-on-the-move-metro-north-names-new-president
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Transport Contracting Delivering, Must go ‘Further Faster’ to Unlock Economic Growth

The Urban Transport Group report, which was published to follow the Government’s English Devolution White Paper (released last December), includes transport...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235570/transport-contracting-delivering-must-go-further-faster-to-unlock-economic-growt
Categories: Rail
Tri-Rail Surpasses 4 Million Rides in 2024

Tri-Rail has achieved pre-pandemic ridership as they served 4.4 million riders in 2024, bringing them over the 4 million mark for the first time since 2019.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235553/tri-rail-surpasses-4-million-rides-in-2024
Categories: Management, Rail
Austin Light Rail Project Initiates Procurement of Final Design, Construction Contract

Austin Light Rail Phase 1 will transform how people move around Austin with all-electric trains running reliably every five to 10 minutes most of the day...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235519/austin-light-rail-project-initiates-procurement-of-final-design-construction-con
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Marcus Molinaro Nominated as Next FTA Administrator

Molinaro served as U.S. representative for New York's 19th congressional district from 2023 to 2025, where he also served on the House Committee on...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235509/marcus-molinaro-nominated-as-next-fta-administrator
Categories: Management, Rail, Security and Safety
Subway Fare Evasion Down 26% in NYC

In the last six months, from June 2024 through December 2024, subway fare evasion is down 26%. Across buses, including both the local and express bus...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235240/subway-fare-evasion-down-26-in-nyc
Categories: Rail
120 Years of Transit Innovation: NYC’s Subway Pushes Transit Systems Forward

After 120 years of operation, the New York City subway system has made several innovations and continues to be at the forefront of finding ways to improve...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235031/120-years-of-transit-innovation-nycs-subway-pushes-transit-systems-forward
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Chicago Regional Transit Ridership Hits Post-Pandemic High

The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 361 million rides. Adding 35 million rides over 2023 represents an increase that is...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235140/chicago-regional-transit-ridership-hits-post-pandemic-high
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
OKC's EMBARK Releases Customer Satisfaction Survey Findings

The results, based on a combination of “very satisfied” and “satisfied” responses, showed that riders ranked EMBARK’s transit services significantly higher...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235132/okcs-embark-releases-customer-satisfaction-survey-findings
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
Boston's MBTA Completes Installation of Train Safety Tech on Entire Line

With this phase of the program now complete, PTC/ATC is now successfully active across all of the MBTA’s Commuter Rail lines.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235073/bostons-mbta-completes-installation-of-train-safety-tech-on-entire-line
Categories: Rail
Officials Highlight the Economic Benefits of California's High-Speed Rail Project

A $13 billion investment into high-speed rail generates nearly $22 billion in total economic activity.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235009/california-high-speed-rail-contributes-economic-benefits
Categories: Rail, Zero Emissions
Caltrain’s Electric Fleet More Efficient than Expected

The new electric trains are outperforming Caltrain’s original projections, which is welcome news for a public agency that holds sustainability as a core value.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10234938/caltrains-electric-fleet-more-efficient-than-expected
Categories: Rail
Chicago’s Metra Explores Financing Options to Fix Bridges

The railroad is considering applying for the Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing program as they face an estimated $5.4 billion in bridge projects.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10234899/chicagos-metra-explores-financing-options-to-fix-bridges
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
Florida Association Program to Promote Public Transit Statewide

The multimedia, multi-pronged effort will raise awareness of transit’s ability to provide greater mobility for Floridians.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10234621/florida-association-program-to-promote-public-transit-statewide
Categories: Rail
Alstom to Overhaul, Modernize Commuter Railcars for Metrolinx

A mid-life overhaul and upgrades of the bi-level series VIII cars will begin by 2026 at Alstom’s facility and will support approximately 250 high-skilled...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10234550/alstom-to-overhaul-and-modernize-commuter-rail-cars-for-metrolinx-in-ontario
Categories: Rail
Southern California's Metrolink Adjusts Schedules to Enhance Reliability

Metrolink is adjusting their San Bernardino Line schedule to combat congestion on the track and make their service run smoothly for everyone.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10234500/metrolink-adjusts-schedules-to-enhance-reliability
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Toronto's '25 Budget Freezes Fares, Increases Frequencies, Safety

The $2.8-billion combined operating budgets for both the TTC conventional system and Wheel-Trans represent a 6.5% increase over the approved 2024 budgets...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10234336/torontos-25-budget-freezes-fares-increases-frequencies-safety
Categories: Rail
Feds Announce Over $1.1 Billion in New Rail Grants

Additional funding has been announced through a separate grant program that will support passenger rail service around the country.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10234232/feds-announce-over-1-1-billion-in-new-rail-grants
Categories: Management, Rail
Long Island Rail Road Celebrates Strongest Year to Date

The railroad’s on-time performance record was 95.65% — the best in its history excluding 2020-22 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10234225/long-island-rail-road-celebrates-strongest-year-to-date
Categories: Management, Rail
Chicago Lands $1.97B Federal Grant for Red Line Extension Project

The project will address inequalities in access and economic investment in predominantly Black and disadvantaged neighborhoods in the city.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10234220/chicago-lands-1-97b-federal-grant-for-red-line-extension-project
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Massachusetts Lands $102M in Federal Grants

The funding will benefit projects in communities across the state, including Longmeadow, Adams, North Adams, Williamstown, Pittsfield, Southbridge, Quincy,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10234166/massachusetts-lands-102m-in-federal-grants
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
FTA Report Finds Public Transit Ridership Up 17% Nationwide in 2023

The increase reflects more Americans choosing to take buses, subways, light rail, and other modes to travel to work, school, services, and weekend...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10234056/fta-report-finds-public-transit-ridership-up-17-nationwide-in-2023
Categories: Electric Vehicles, Rail
California Envisions a Zero-Emission Connected Rail Network By 2050

The new California rail plan aims to connect every region of the state by rail so Californians can get where they’re going affordably and with zero emissions.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10234050/california-envisions-a-zero-emission-connected-rail-network-by-2050
Categories: Electric Vehicles, Rail
California Envisions a Zero-Emission Connected Rail Network By 2050

The new California rail plan aims to connect every region of the state by rail so Californians can get where they’re going affordably and with zero emissions.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10234050/california-envisions-a-zero-emission-connected-rail-network-by-2050
Categories: Rail
Trinity Metro TEXRail Surpasses Record Ridership in December

103,312 rides were taken on Trinity Metro’s TEXRail service during December, many providing families and riders access to the areas many holiday experiences.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10234008/trinity-metro-texrail-surpasses-record-ridership-in-december
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
Phoenix's Valley Metro Taps STV to Assess Rail System Environmental Design

As part of its work, STV is assessing Valley Metro’s stations and stops and integrating Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles to improve...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233990/phoenixs-valley-metro-taps-stv-to-assess-rail-system-environmental-design
Categories: Management, Rail, Technology
HDR Names New Transportation Technology Director

During his 15 years at HDR, Cameron Schaefer has been a leader and strong advocate for technology integration and digital transformation to improve project...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233921/hdr-names-new-transportation-technology-director
Categories: Rail
L.A.'s Foothill Gold Line is Substantially Complete

The $1.5 billion four-station light rail project from Glendora to Pomona reached substantial completion on time and on budget.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233877/foothill-gold-line-from-glendora-to-pomona-completed
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Zero Emissions
Boston Successfully Completes Track Improvement Program

Since 2023, the MBTA removed more than 220 speed restrictions and replaced 250,000 feet of rail across the system, saving riders 2.4 million minutes every...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233467/boston-successfully-completes-track-improvement-program
Categories: Management, Rail
Texas' Austin Transit Partnership Taps AECOM as Delivery Partner

The firm’s responsibilities will include program management oversight and initiation, environmental services, design management, rail activation, and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233379/texas-austin-transit-partnership-taps-aecom-as-delivery-partner
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
LA Metro Marks 2 Consecutive Years of Ridership Growth

The combined bus and rail ridership for November reached nearly 88% of its 2019 pre-pandemic ridership level.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233367/la-metro-marks-2-consecutive-years-of-ridership-growth
Categories: Rail
Amtrak Awards Contracts to Advance Sawtooth Bridges Project

Due to the complicated physical location demands, extensive coordination between Amtrak, NJ Transit, PATH and other stakeholders has been required to make...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233370/amtrak-awards-contracts-to-advance-sawtooth-bridges-project
Categories: Rail, Technology
Sound Transit Adds GoodMaps Wayfinding Tool to 5 Rail Stations

The GoodMaps app, which uses light detection and ranging mapping technology to create highly accurate 3D maps of large public spaces’ interiors, will be...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233300/sound-transit-adds-goodmaps-wayfinding-tool-to-5-rail-stations
Categories: Rail
Amtrak Susquehanna River Bridge Project Early Construction Activity Completed

10 leftover piers have been removed to make room for construction on Amtrak’s upcoming Susquehanna River Bridge Project.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233226/amtrak-susquehanna-river-bridge-project-early-construction-activity-completed
Categories: Rail
New York MTA Approves Purchase of Additional Subway Cars

The New York MTA Transit Committee has approved the purchase of additional 435 R211 subway cars which include 80 open-gangway cars to allow them to operate...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233198/new-york-mta-approves-purchase-of-additional-subway-cars
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
NJ TRANSIT Breaks Ground on Railcar Storage Facility

The project is part of NJ TRANSIT’s Resilience Program and will create an additional resilient storage location for railcars and locomotives that will...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232940/nj-transit-breaks-ground-on-railcar-storage-facility
Categories: Management, Rail
Caltrain, Stadler Sign Support Contract for EMU Fleet

The agreement provides on-site technical support, maintenance management software implementation, full material management for both preventive and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232934/caltrain-stadler-sign-support-contract-for-emu-fleet
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
WMATA Budget Proposal Includes Open Payment, Adopts Better Bus Plan

The agency is also calling for longer weekend hours; targeting service increases on the Red, Silver, and Yellow passenger rail hours and more.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232929/wmata-budget-proposal-includes-open-payment-bus-redesign-adoption
Categories: Rail
Operation Lifesaver Expands Rail Safety Education Outreach

Two new PSAs from Operation Lifesaver aim to provide rail crossing safety tips to as many people as possible.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232927/operation-lifesaver-expands-rail-safety-education-outreach
Categories: Management, Rail
New York Details Metro-North Railroad Capital Improvement Benefits

There is major capital work underway to fortify and improve the Metro-North network.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232863/new-york-details-metro-north-railroad-capital-improvement-benefits
Categories: Rail, Technology
California High-Speed Rail Breaks Ground on Grade Separation Project

The McKinley Avenue and Golden State Boulevard grade separation project is located between State Route 99 and West Avenue in Fresno.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232779/california-high-speed-rail-breaks-ground-on-grade-separation-project
Categories: Bus, Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
TriMet Taps STV to Enhance Security, Transit Mobility in Portland  

In partnership with TriMet, STV is creating a concept of operations, a dynamic framework for how the security center functions within TriMet’s entire system.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232771/trimet-taps-stv-to-enhance-security-transit-mobility-in-portland
Categories: Rail
Toronto Releases RFP for New Subway Trains

The TTC has requested proposals for new subway trains and a new Automatic Train Control System on Line 2.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232737/request-for-proposals-for-new-toronto-transit-commission-line-subway-trains
Categories: Rail
Houston METRO Breaks Ground on Rail Maintenance Facility

Houston METRO broke ground on a new maintenance facility to enhance rail operations and improve incident response times.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232732/houston-metro-breaks-ground-on-maintenance-facility
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
NJ TRANSIT's Corbett Announces Resignation

For seven years, Kevin Corbett has led NJ TRANSIT, becoming the third longest-serving CEO in NJ TRANSIT history.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232687/nj-transits-corbett-announces-resignation
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
San Diego Hires Firm to Advance Equity in Transit Policy Making

To complete this work, Keen Independent Research will assess MTS’ current service delivery and collect input from riders, other local residents, and employees.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232617/san-diego-hires-firm-to-advance-equity-in-transit-policy-making
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
APTA's 'Transit Wrapped' Names Agencies with Top Ridership Gains

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Seattle’s King County Metro, and San Franciso Muni were the top three agencies in terms of ridership...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232607/aptas-transit-wrapped-names-agencies-with-top-ridership-gains
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
Thomas to Succeed Scorey as President/CEO at Keolis North America

David Scorey will join the Keolis North America board as a non-executive director where he will advise Keolis’ senior leadership team across the region as...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232543/brad-thomas-to-succeed-david-scorey-as-president-ceo-at-keolis-north-america
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
Stadler to Modernize Atlanta's Signaling Tech

The replacement of the current system will improve train control, which in turn increases rail safety and on-time performance.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232540/stadler-to-modernize-atlantas-signaling-tech
Categories: Management, Rail
STV Team to Design New Red Line in Baltimore

In tri-venture with Jacobs and WRA as “Transit Delivery Partners,” STV will serve as the General Engineering Consultant (GEC).

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232537/stv-team-to-design-new-red-line-in-baltimore


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