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Biz Briefs: STV teams with Amtrak, Motorcoach Operators Boost Fleet and Land Contracts, and More

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1011+ words) STV’s scope will include a full site survey, infrastructure assessment, and state-of-good-repair review, followed by a technology evaluation. From strategic partnerships and acquisitions to service expansions and technology investments, the transportation industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace. In…...

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Massachusetts Approves $530M to Strengthen MBTA Operations, Infrastructure

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (572+ words) The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and MBTA Boards of Directors have approved the transfer of $530 million in state funding to support transit operations, infrastructure improvements, and fare affordability, providing a significant financial boost as agencies across the country continue…...

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AC Transit’s Cecil Blandon on Building the Next Generation of Transit Maintenance Leaders

3+ day, 2+ hour 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…...

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DART Taps Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. as Next President/CEO

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (703+ words) From train operator to CEO, Ford’s transit career includes working at the New York MTA, as well as previous CEO roles at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and MARTA in Georgia. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) board selected…...

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California High-Speed Rail Authority Signs MOU to Advance High Desert Corridor

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (699+ words) The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency (HDC JPA), a major step in advancing California’s vision for a statewide electrified high-speed rail network. Through the MOU, the…...

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How Data, Strategy, and Community Engagement Are Reshaping Transit

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (216+ words) In this edition of METROspectives, strada360 CEO Steve Lassey discusses how transit agencies can better align planning with operations, leverage data to improve decision-making, and build public trust as they prepare for the future of mobility. In this episode of METROspectives,…...

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NJ TRANSIT Secures Capital Funding, Adopts FY2027 Budget

1+ week, 22+ hour ago   (667+ words) The NJ TRANSIT board adopted the agency’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY 2027) operating budget, local programs budget, and authorized capital funding. The Board adopted a $3.5 billion operating budget and $1.7 billion in capital funding for FY 2027. 28% of revenue in the FY 2027 operating budget…...

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Biz Briefs: Masabi Teams with St. Louis Metro and More

1+ week, 1+ day 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…...

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Federal Railroad Administration Study Finds Upgrades Could Boost Penn Station Capacity by One-Third

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (809+ words) The study outlines a roadmap for increasing train throughput while preparing Penn Station for future growth across the Northeast Corridor. The Federal Railroad Administration estimated Penn Station improvements would reduce average platform clearance and boarding times by about 2.4 minutes. The…...

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Metra Begins Drone Pilot Project to Boost Safety and Security

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (670+ words) Chicago’s Metra Police launched a new pilot program using remotely operated drones to monitor its rail lines and facilities, improving safety and security throughout the system and reducing response times to critical incidents along the railroad. The project is funded…...