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Zero Emissionsby Greg ColvinOctober 11, 2024

How Transit Fleets Can Navigate New Emissions Standards

To make an impactful difference in reducing emissions across metro and commercial driving industries, fleets, and adjacent industries need to make intentional updates to processes, technology, and teams.

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Technologyby Anthony IncorvatiOctober 4, 2024

Transforming Mass Transit with AI and Advanced Analytics

Transit agencies are laser-focused on improving safety, security, and efficiency in their mass transit systems, and they are increasingly looking to new advancements and use cases in surveillance technology to do so.

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Managementby Billy VaughnSeptember 23, 2024

The Significance of Managing Workforce Cultural Diversity in the Public Transit Workplace

A culturally diverse transit workforce brings a deeper understanding of the communities being served, an ability to overcome language barriers, and a greater sense of comfort for passengers who share cultural backgrounds with transit personnel.

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Railby Suze ParkerSeptember 17, 2024

A Long-Awaited Link Reaches Seattle’s Northern Neighbor

Part of the largest transit expansion program in the country, Sound Transit’s transformative Lynnwood Link Extension opened at the end of August.

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Technologyby James Varvill September 13, 2024

Transforming Transit Yards: The Practical Benefits of RTLS

RTLS technology, which allows for the precise tracking of vehicles, equipment, and personnel within transit yards, is transforming how these facilities operate, providing tangible benefits in terms of efficiency, cost savings, and safety.

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Technologyby StaffSeptember 9, 2024

Swiftly CEO Talks Recent Acquisition, Power of Tech in Transit

METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman recently spoke to Swiftly CEO/Co-Founder Jonny Simkin about the Hopthru acquisition, the power of data, transit’s readiness to assess new technologies, and much more.

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Technologyby Alex RomanSeptember 2, 2024

The Latest in Security Products

Check out the latest video surveillance, mirrorless products, and more.

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Technologyby Alex RomanAugust 29, 2024

UW-Madison, Urban Solar Partner to Simplify Using Transit

The project was selected as METRO’s Innovative Solutions Award Winner for Sustainability.

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Technologyby Alex RomanAugust 29, 2024

INIT, Florida’s HART Team for Open Payments Via Square

The integration of Square with INIT's MOBILEvario back-office fare management and clearing software has resulted in an inclusive solution that addresses the dynamic needs of riders; therefore, it was selected as a METRO Innovative Solutions Award Winner for fare collection.

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Technologyby Chris Dutton August 27, 2024

Tech Showcase: Addressing Safety Challenges with Video Mirror Systems

Ensuring the safety and security of operators, passengers, and pedestrians in public transit is crucial.

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