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RTC of Southern Nevada Reports 29% Drop in Transit Operator Assaults

The agency credits expanded security measures, employee training, and technology investments for improvements in transit safety, while security officers have responded to 19 suspected overdoses since July.

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The Frontrunner XF on the APTA Expo show floor in 2026.
Paratransit•by Alex Roman•October 15, 2026

Frontrunner Bus Group Introduces XF Low-Floor Bus with Enhanced Accessibility

The new mid-sized bus features a full flat-floor design, eight-inch curbside step-in height, and zero-entry rear ramp to improve passenger access and operational flexibility.

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METRO Magazine graphic featuring an aerial view of MetroLink extension construction, with the headline “MetroLink Expansion Completed With $192M Airport Project.”
Rail•from Staff and News Reports•October 14, 2026

First Full MetroLink Rail Expansion Completed in 20 Years with $192M Airport Project

The project links two St. Louis-area airports by light rail while adding roadway and bike trail connections to improve regional access and mobility.

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Taking the Guesswork Out of Fleet Replacement
Management•by Alex Roman•October 14, 2026

Utilimarc Launches SmartReplace to Optimize Fleet Replacement Decisions

AI-powered SmartReplace helps fleets prioritize vehicle replacements, model budget scenarios, and build more defensible long-term strategies.

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A group of 2026 APTA Award recipients pose onstage with medals and trophies in front of a large APTA Awards backdrop during the awards ceremony.
Management•from Staff and News Reports•October 12, 2026

APTA Honors 2026 Award Winners, Hall of Fame Inductees at TRANSform & EXPO

Innovations in autonomous and zero-emission transportation, standout transit systems, and industry leadership took center stage among this year's honorees.

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A New Flyer WMATA bus
Technology•by Alex Roman•October 9, 2026

Biz Briefs: New Flyer Secures Additional 100-Bus Order from WMATA and More

In METRO's latest installment, we also take a look at recent news from Masabi, MCI, Samsara, and more partnerships making headlines across the transportation sector.

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METRO Magazine graphic featuring officials at a Florida rail funding announcement, with the headline “$416M Awarded for Florida Rail Crossing Upgrades and More.”
Rail•from Staff and News Reports•October 8, 2026

USDOT Awards $416 Million for Florida Rail Crossing Safety Upgrades, New Brightline Station

The projects aim to reduce risks for motorists and pedestrians at rail crossings while expanding passenger rail access along Florida’s Space Coast.

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New York MTA's fare gates
Technology•by Alex Roman•October 8, 2026

MTA Fare Gate Pilot Reduces Fare Evasion by 35%

Following a 20-station pilot, the agency plans to install new fare gates at 20 additional subway stations as part of a $1.1 billion modernization initiative.

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Graphic reading “California Law Extends AC Transit’s Bus Lane Camera Enforcement” with the METRO Magazine logo.
Technology•by Elora Haynes•October 6, 2026

California Law Extends AC Transit’s Bus Lane Camera Enforcement

The new law allows AC Transit to continue using forward-facing bus cameras to enforce parking violations in bus-only lanes and at bus stops.

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Overhead view of the APTA 2026 EXPO show floor at McCormick Place in Chicago, with attendees walking among exhibitor booths and gathering around APTA Central.
Management•from Staff and News Reports•October 5, 2026

APTA 2026 TRANSform & EXPO Kicks Off in Chicago

After 45 years, APTA returns to Chicago with a focus on next-generation fleets, AI, connected transit networks, and the funding strategies shaping public transportation’s future.

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