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Bus manufacturing image from ENC
Technology•by Alex Roman•September 25, 2026

ENC Lands MATA Contract and More in Biz Briefs

In this edition of Biz Briefs, we spotlight the latest developments shaping the future of mobility.

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Everett Transit and Community Transit buses
Management•by Alex Roman•September 23, 2026

Everett Transit, Community Transit Outline Consolidation Agreement

The proposed agreement calls for a 50% increase in bus service in Everett, a new microtransit zone, continued paratransit service, and the transfer of Everett Transit operations to Community Transit.

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Phil Washington from HNTB
Management•by Alex Roman•September 23, 2026

People Movement: Phil Washington Joins HNTB, Denver RTD Launches CEO Search, and More

In this edition, we also spotlight recent personnel moves at STV, the Eno Center for Transportation, and more, highlighting the people taking on new roles across the transportation industry.

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SEPTA Accelerate press conference
Management•by Staff and News Reports•September 23, 2026

SEPTA Details Accelerate Vision for Transit System

The plan outlines investments in trolley modernization, new Metro and Regional Rail vehicles, accessible stations, and more frequent bus and rail service.

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Cover of ABAF's Canadian Motorcoach Report
Motorcoach•by Alex Roman•September 22, 2026

Report: Canadian Motorcoach Industry Generates $4.4B in Economic Impact

The 2025 Motorcoach Economic Impact Report finds motorcoach travel supported nearly 25,000 jobs and generated $980 million in federal, provincial, and local taxes.

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Two MBTA railcars in station.

FTA Ends Direct Oversight of MBTA Safety Actions

The federal agency closed its remaining special directive to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities following a safety review that began in 2022.

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A WMATA bus at a transit center
Bus•by Alex Roman•September 21, 2026

Report: Transit Bus Manufacturing Supports 34,100 Jobs, $5.1B in GDP

The “Buses Mean Business” report examines the transit bus manufacturing industry’s economic footprint, supply chain, and rising demand for vehicle replacements.

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Prevost's Elk Grove Village, Illinois Service Center
Motorcoach•by Staff and News Reports•September 18, 2026

Prevost Opens Expanded Chicago-Area Service Center

The $8.1 million Elk Grove Village investment nearly triples facility space while adding service capacity, parts storage, and customer amenities.

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A rendering of a New Flyer CNG bus
Bus•by Alex Roman•September 18, 2026

Biz Briefs: New Flyer Delivers in Columbus, Houston, Beep and Freebee Merge, and More

In this edition of Biz Briefs, we spotlight the latest developments shaping the future of mobility.

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A photo of an Amtrak train with a logo
Rail•by Staff and News Reports•September 17, 2026

Amtrak, CN Reach Agreements to Strengthen Passenger Rail Service, Safety

The agreement resolves a more than decade-long proceeding before the Surface Transportation Board concerning the terms and conditions for Amtrak services, such as the City of New Orleans, Illini/Saluki, and Wolverine.

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