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A Community Transit Swift Green Line bus
Busby Staff and News ReportsAugust 7, 2026

Washington's Community Transit Sets Six-Year Roadmap for Growth, Expansion

Approved TDP targets more bus service, new mobility options, Swift BRT expansion, and a potential Everett Transit annexation.

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An pink and white OKC streetcar moves down a street.
Managementby Alex RomanAugust 7, 2026

OKC Streetcar Makes Zero-Fare Service Permanent

Ridership increased an average of 71% compared with the same period a year earlier during the fare-free pilot.

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Managementby Alex RomanAugust 6, 2026

DART Customer Satisfaction Reaches Six-Year High

Overall satisfaction rose to 74.9%, while the agency’s Net Promoter Score reached a record 33.7.

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A red, white, and blue graphic with an image of a rail line in NYC and text reading "Surface Transportation Bill Moves Forward."
Managementby Elora HaynesAugust 6, 2026

House Surface Transportation Bill Advances as Transit Funding Debate Intensifies

A bipartisan transportation package moving through Congress could redefine how the U.S. funds highways, transit, and motorcoach travel, while igniting new fights over electrification, regulation, and federal priorities.

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Virginia Breeze's new Van Hool motorcoaches with branding, which were delivered by ABC Companies.
Motorcoachby Alex RomanAugust 5, 2026

Motorcoach Market Remains Flat Amid Shift in Buying Patterns

Q2 sales totaled 514 units, up slightly from 2025, as operators favored pre-owned equipment and public-sector purchases increased.

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A man speaks with two Los Angeles Metro Ambassadors.
Security and Safetyby Elora HaynesAugust 4, 2026

LA Metro Reports 57% Decline in Homelessness on Transit System Since 2024

The agency's latest homelessness count offers new data on how care-based services and cross-sector partnerships can complement traditional transit security strategies.

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An Amtrak Acela train at New York Penn Station
Railby Alex RomanAugust 3, 2026

Amtrak Board Advances Plan to Restructure Organization, Seeks Public Input

The proposal, developed by Amtrak management and approved by the board for further consideration, is intended to modernize the organization's structure while improving accountability, operational efficiency, and customer service.

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An OCTA ZEB.
Technologyby Alex RomanJuly 31, 2026

Biz Briefs: OCTA Taps Clean Energy for Hydrogen Station, Stadler to Supply Via Rail Vehicles, and More

From manufacturers and suppliers to transit agencies and motorcoach operators, these updates offer a snapshot of the projects, partnerships and business moves driving the industry forward.

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A graphic with an image of railroad track in the background and text reading: "$22 Million for Transit Innovation, Updates to High-Speed Rail Rules."
Managementfrom Staff and News ReportsJuly 31, 2026

USDOT Announces $22 Million for Transit Innovation, Updates High-Speed Rail Rules

New federal transit funding will support safety, accessibility, and technology projects as updated rail regulations establish new noise standards for high-speed trains.

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A blue graphic with text reading "TCC Unveils Case Studies Ahead of Federal Funding Deadline."
Managementby Elora HaynesJuly 29, 2026

Transportation Construction Coalition Unveils Infrastructure Case Studies Ahead of Federal Funding Deadline

The coalition noted the next surface transportation bill should provide sustained investment in highways and public transit to strengthen freight movement, improve safety, and support economic growth.

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