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Projects Recognized for Advancing Mobility Through Technology, Accessibility, Workforce Innovation, and Operational Excellence
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Incoming LA Metro Board Chair and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined outgoing Board Chair Fernando Dutra and LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins to review accomplishments from fiscal year 2026, which included the opening of new rail extensions, advancement of major transit projects, expanded safety programs, and new rider amenities.
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In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at recent news from Transdev, Hitachi, and more partnerships making headlines across the transportation sector.
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Total June ridership increased for both weekdays and weekends. Weekday ridership was 953,820, which grew 8.4% from June 2025; Saturdays increased nearly 13% year-over-year to 708,826; and Sundays increased 7.7% to 611,534 from June 2025, according to LA Metro.
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The acquisition expands Hitachi Rail's North American presence and multimodal capabilities, combining rail and bus technologies to deliver more integrated digital solutions for transit agencies.
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Nominations are evaluated on four criteria: effectiveness, benefit level, innovation, and transferability.
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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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New research suggests raising microtransit fares may drive away the riders agencies need most.
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Mike Bismeyer — often known as “The Kindness Guy” — has spent more than 17 years in public transit and mobility, serving in industry leadership roles, speaking across North America, and advocating for stronger workplace cultures. But his message doesn’t come from theory. It comes from lived experience.
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The milestone event honored generations of transit workers and showcased how public transportation has evolved into a multimodal system serving one of the nation's fastest-growing regions.
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