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APTA Celebrates Rail Industry Achievement
Security and Safetyby StaffJuly 1, 2026

APTA Recognizes Excellence in Rail Safety and Security at 2026 Rail Conference

Nominations are evaluated on four criteria: effectiveness, benefit level, innovation, and transferability.

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Bridge Renewal Project Aims to Improve Safety and Reliability
Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2026

New York MTA MTA to Replace Three East End LIRR Bridges

Each structure, built between 1895 and 1921, serves vehicular traffic over the LIRR’s Montauk Branch.

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JTA Celebrates One Year of NAVI Service, Demonstrating the Future of Autonomous Public Transportation
New Mobilityby StaffJune 30, 2026

Florida's JTA Marks One Year NAVI Anniversary

During its first year of operation, NAVI has transported over 15,200 passengers and traveled more than 61,000 miles in autonomous mode without a safety incident caused by the autonomous driving system.

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A purple MBTA train at a Mansfield Station platform.
Railby StaffJune 30, 2026

MBTA Selects STV to Support Battery-Electric Locomotive Procurement

The firm's seven-year contract includes end-to-end support from bid review and selection through procurement, production, and testing.

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Tolar Manufacturing Reaches 35-Year Milestone
Managementby StaffJune 30, 2026

Tolar Manufacturing Marks 35 Years in Transit Infrastructure Industry

Founded in 1991 by Gary Tolar, the Corona, Calif.-based company has expanded from its first major transit contract in San Diego to projects in cities throughout the US and Canada.

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Two MBTA railcars in station.
Technologyby StaffJune 29, 2026

MBTA Debuts Managed Event Ticketing Platform With Masabi

Available through the MBTA mTicket app, the new offering enables eligible match attendees to purchase transportation tickets for dedicated services to Boston Stadium.

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Passengers in crowded SEPTA station
Managementby StaffJune 29, 2026

SEPTA Board Approves FY2027 Budget Amid Funding Challenges

The spending plan represents an increase of just 1.9% over the current year and includes investments in new buses, additional full-length fare gates, and other customer enhancements.

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Charlotte Area Transit System's light rail pulling in to a station.
Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseJune 29, 2026

North Carolina CATS Approves Fare Modernization, Fare Ambassadors Programs

The initiatives will introduce new payment options, fare capping, and rider education as the Charlotte transit agency looks to simplify fares and improve the customer experience.

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California Expands Public Transit Strategy
Technologyby StaffJune 29, 2026

Executive Order Aims to Improve Transit Access Across California

The order directs state agencies to streamline transit project delivery, improve coordination, and expand access to bus and passenger rail services across California.

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A rendering of a California High-Speed Rail vehicle
Railby StaffJune 26, 2026

California High-Speed Rail Advances Merced–Madera Construction Procurement

The procurement represents a major expansion of active high-speed rail construction.

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