2+ hour, 3+ min ago  (377+ words) In this edition of METROspectives, Harris joins METRO's Alex Roman to discuss his company's history, the role of technology and artificial intelligence in modernizing group transportation, evolving customer expectations, and what he sees ahead for mobility providers navigating a rapidly…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago  (624+ words) The approved spending plan avoids route cuts and lays the groundwork for addressing transit funding challenges through the end of the decade. Sport partnerships with transit agencies show up in everything from branded trolley wraps to social media campaigns and…...

4+ hour, 17+ min ago  (1641+ words) See how transit agencies facing persistent driver shortages can learn from the trucking industry's evolving strategies for recruitment, retention, workplace conditions, and more. By integrating these lessons from the trucking industry, transit agencies can offer competitive pay, improve recruitment, and…...

10+ hour, 18+ min ago  (856+ words) Transit agencies continue to face a combination of workforce shortages, budget constraints, and the operational complexities associated with fleet electrification. That's where Optibus Agent comes in. Optibus has unveiled what it describes as the first AI agent purpose-built for public…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (544+ words) Accessibility enhancements at Nevins St Station will be financed through a development agreement tied to the MTA's Zoning for Accessibility initiative. The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the fourth transit improvement bonus awarded under Zoning for Accessibility, which…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (632+ words) The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) approved the Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP) for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), which will allocate $28. 5 billion to transportation projects over the next six fiscal years…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (507+ words) The selected host organization will showcase its transit system, projects, and community while welcoming hundreds of industry leaders and emerging professionals during Hispanic Heritage Month. Proposals are due July 27, 2026. The selected host organization will be announced during the 2026 LIT Leadership…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (946+ words) Backed by motorcoach operators, the legislation seeks to balance emissions goals with passenger safety by allowing limited idling for inspections, accessibility needs and extreme weather conditions. U. S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N. J.) joined bus industry leaders and small business owners to announce…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (558+ words) Safety improvements funded through a $25 million federal investment are credited with reducing trespassing and train-vehicle collisions along the Brightline Florida corridor. "As of June 5, 2026, Federal officials said 173 of the 327 targeted crossings around Brightline properties had been upgraded, and more than…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (874+ words) Public transit ridership across the NYMTC region continued its gradual recovery during the fourth quarter of 2025, increasing by 1. 1% compared with the same period in 2024." Bridge and tunnel crossings to and from Manhattan's Congestion Relief Zone (CRZ) by car decreased across…...