1+ week, 4+ day ago   (752+ words) The new authority replaces the RTA and brings CTA, Metra, and Pace under a strengthened regional framework for funding, planning, fares, safety, and service coordination. New regional public safety measures will include a Transit Ambassador program and a new NITA…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (751+ words) The project will add elevators and other upgrades to make the busy L station fully ADA accessible, with a yearlong closure expected to accelerate construction and save up to $3 million. To complete the renovations, 11th Street Station will be closed to…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1178+ words) Transit leaders and policymakers examine how standardized bus designs, streamlined procurement, and predictable funding could help agencies stretch budgets and deliver better service. Paul Wiedefeld, former Maryland secretary of transportation, offered framing remarks during the June 25th event. As transit agencies…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (570+ words) Despite a slight dip in ridership, the agency’s FY2026 results show its service rebalancing strategy is helping the agency carry more riders per service hour while improving reliability. Looking ahead to FY2027, CDTA will continue implementing its service rebalancing strategy, including Phase…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (169+ words) Bus Business Consultants founder Brian Dickson shares lessons on leadership, organizational health, and creating options for long-term success in a changing transportation industry. In this episode of METROspectives, METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sits down with Brian Dickson, founder of…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (500+ words) Transit agencies unveil a national performance platform designed to benchmark customer experience, safety, community value, and other outcomes. Transit executives from across the U.S. convened in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 National Transit Performance Summit, hosted by TransDASH and TransPro. Over two days,…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (444+ words) Widely regarded as North America's premier public transportation conference and trade show, TRANSform comes at a time when agencies are balancing major capital investments with the need to improve everyday service. While the conference delivers insight, the EXPO floor provides…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (729+ words) New federal transit funding will support safety, accessibility, and technology projects as updated rail regulations establish new noise standards for high-speed trains. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $22 million in transit innovation funding and new high-speed rail regulations as part of…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1564+ words) AC Transit Director of Maintenance Cecil Blandon says investing in mentorship, training, and employee development is essential to preparing technicians for an increasingly complex transit industry. Transit maintenance is evolving faster than ever. Agencies are balancing aging fleets, new propulsion…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1011+ words) The launch builds on St. Louis Metro Transit's mobile ticketing rollout with Masabi in June 2025 and introduces a fully account-based fare system across the Ride On app, Transit app, and new Ride On smartcard. From strategic partnerships and acquisitions to…...