The Summit gathered leaders and transit riders to explore solutions, including enhancing personal security and addressing perception of crime on transit and...

The two technology providers recently announced a partnership designed to holistically enhance public transportation. Here's a look at how they plan on...

The first phase of the approximately $152 million, full-depth reconstruction project will commence in May and focus on five segments of at-grade rail and...

Last September, the TTC announced it would vastly enhance the visible presence of staff throughout the system, by hiring 130 customer service agents and 30...

For the second consecutive quarter, the percentage of riders who say they have seen BART PD on their trip has also reached a record high.

As part of the initiative, customers will see special police officers walking trains and buses to provide a sense of security and address illegal activity...

The investment, a part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will improve transportation systems across the nation while creating good-paying...

The new funding from the state allows the OCTA and Metrolink project team to move forward on constructing a catchment wall at Mariposa Point in San...

Take advantage of the Early Bird discount and save $200 until April 5 for the inaugural installment of METRO Magazine’s conference, which will be held in...

Crews accomplished this critical work due to unencumbered access to track areas while Red Line service was suspended between Alewife and Harvard stations...

Like many public spaces, smoking is prohibited on CTA’s buses and trains and in stations.

With eight locations across Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, Cline Tours is known for excellent customer service, diligent safety practices,...

The support, provided through FTA’s ER Program, will help agencies repair damaged equipment and facilities and recoup costs for evacuation and rescue...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also announced 1,000 of the agency's subway cars are now equipped with cameras.

Security initiatives the agency is taking include increasing the number of officers, as well as improving visibility and response times.

The new program incentivizes individuals and organizations to think creatively in developing innovative solutions to combat human trafficking in the...

She will depart the agency on Jan. 26. Sue Lawless, FMCSA Executive Director and Chief Safety Officer, will serve as Acting Deputy Administrator and lead...

METRO's Innovative Motorcoach Operator of the Year focuses on technology and empowering people to drive its vision at six separate and environmentally...

The new Passenger Code of Conduct is in response to a law passed by the Illinois Legislature in 2023 that gives transit agencies the ability to act against...

The full restoration of service will come two days after the collision incident, following the removal of two incident trains from the 96 Street subway...

Court St Station marked the 53rd and final station to be re-NEW-vated in 2023, surpassing NYCT’s promised goal of upgrading, repairing, and deep cleaning 50...

The system is upgrading its fare gates for the first time in 20 years. BART has committed to opening 70-plus new fare gates systemwide by the end of 2025.

The Administration is encouraging members of the public, transit agencies, and other interested parties to submit comments on the proposed General...

The NTSB Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements has been the focus of the agency’s safety advocacy efforts for nearly 35 years. 

The MTI survey provides a rigorously-vetted research method transit operators can use to gather evidence about the extent of passenger harassment.

During this phase of testing, the new low-floor trains will simulate real-world scenarios, actively pulling into stations, deploying ramps, opening and...

Rail Safety Week is observed throughout North America each year, led by OLI, Operation Lifesaver Canada, and the Mexican Association of Railroads (AMF).

While the pandemic put a freeze on business, insurance companies were able to help operations control costs when their vehicles weren’t running. Now that...

Under the new process, with concurrence from the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission, WMATA will increase the fit and press tonnage used to mount the...

The signage has been installed at more than 8,400 bus stops throughout Metro Vancouver.

While ensuring passengers have access to real-time data is the new norm in transit, there are important safeguards that must be put into place to be sure...

The team will conduct site and technical investigations, finalize selection of optimal design alternatives for each station, and prepare preliminary plans...

Home Free helps youth and young adults, who have run away or are experiencing homelessness, between the ages of 12 and 21 safely reunite with their families...

To date, the Administration has announced nearly $400 billion in IIJA funding, including over 40,000 specific projects and awards, across over 4,500...

The MTI’s latest report examines the way bombs were used in 3,836 attacks on passenger train and train stations, buses, and bus stations and stops.

The FTA is seeking public comment on proposed changes to federal regulations that increase the roles and responsibilities of SSOAs to maintain effective...

The survey series also assesses public support for raising transportation revenue through higher federal gas taxes or a new mileage fee.

Among the winter readiness measures, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) will be testing the winter performance of a newly available bus tire.

This onsite, consultant-led program trains a carrier’s fleet manager to understand the post-accident FMCSR requirements, determine if a driver followed the...

METRO Executive Editor Alex Roman recently spoke to Net Payne, chief sales and marketing officer at March Networks, about the new platform, the importance...

From May through October, the number of trains negatively impacted by BART PD incidents has fallen by more than 60%.

While use of the cards and some anonymous demographic information will be tracked and reported by The Network in an annual report, anonymity is key for...

CMSs are making it possible to centrally control content, power, and emergency broadcast capabilities for virtually every type and size of digital screen...

Beginning Nov. 15, Seattle’s Sound Transit Fare Ambassadors will issue violations to passengers found to be riding repeatedly without proof of payment.

In a report, the NTSB identified situations where new and emerging technologies can improve the nation’s existing positive train control, or PTC, system and...

All speed restrictions that were in place prior to the shutdown have been alleviated in this area, improving travel times by over 10 minutes for Ashmont...

WMATA GM/CEO Randy Clarke and Board Chair Paul C. Smedberg toured the MICC during a ribbon cutting celebration for the new Metro Building at Eisenhower in...

The FTA is seeking public comment for rail transit and state safety oversight agency personnel to help maintain effective, ongoing safety training for the...

The report emphasizes the role of public transit in shaping housing development, improving affordability, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

At 10:19 a.m., Metrolink trains operating on Metrolink-owned tracks were slowed by an automated process initiated by Metrolink’s early earthquake detection...