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Busby Alex RomanAugust 13, 2025

How Refurbishment is Driving Innovation at Everett Transit

By winning one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Sustainability, this project underscores a crucial truth: in times of uncertainty, practical solutions often lead the way.

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Technologyby Alex RomanAugust 11, 2025

TransLink’s MyWork Program Sets New Standard in Operations Innovation

TransLink and its subsidiary Coast Mountain Bus Company along with GIRO is a 2025 Innovative Solutions Award winner in the category of Operational Efficiency.

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Managementby Alex RomanAugust 5, 2025

MV Transportation at 50: A Legacy of Purpose and a Future Driven by Innovation

To mark MV’s 50th anniversary, METRO Magazine sat down with Gary Coles, the company’s chief customer success officer, to discuss how MV honors its founding values, continues to innovate across service models, and helps transit agencies meet the evolving demands of modern mobility.

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Zero Emissionsby Matt CurwoodJuly 31, 2025

Smarter Strategies for Transit Fleet Electrification

Across North America, transit agencies are under growing pressure to electrify their fleets. Local and state mandates are driving the transition, and public expectations for cleaner, quieter transit are rising.

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Managementby Jason Alberici, Public Sector and Affinity Expert July 28, 2025

Benefits will be Crucial in Addressing the Transportation Sector’s Growing Labor Needs

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics underscores this two-fold challenge. By 2033, the country is projected to see 1.9 million job openings in transportation and material-moving occupations, a figure higher than the average across all industries.

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Attendees listening to an presentation at the Arrowhead Transit RideAmart 2025 launch event.
Managementby Elora HaynesJuly 24, 2025

Modernizing Rural Transit: Arrowhead Transit's RideSmart 2025 Overhaul

Community input, new tech, and smarter routes drive Arrowhead Transit's system changes, reshaping rural mobility in Minnesota.

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Technologyby Fernando Herkenhoff, Regional Sales Director – Mass TransitJuly 14, 2025

Transit Agencies Focus on Delivering Seamless Digital Ticketing Experiences

HID industry report reveals the rider expectations and top trends that are reshaping ticketing hardware.

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Technologyby Staff and News ReportsJuly 10, 2025

Innovation Showcase: Autonomous Buses Are on the Horizon

Autonomous vehicle technology has advanced dramatically and will likely reach mass markets in 2027. We examine how the technology is developed and what it means for public transportation systems and driverless buses.

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Image of a blue CapMetro bus at an overhead charging station as employees watch.
Busby Elora HaynesJuly 2, 2025

CapMetro's Driverless Breakthrough: How Austin's Transit Agency Revolutionizes the Bus Yard

From cost savings to tighter parking, the Austin agency's driverless yard tech delivers significant results for fleet efficiency and zero-emission goals.

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Busby Staff and News ReportsJune 30, 2025

Greenlink’s New Expanded Facility Opens Opportunities in Transit

Greenlink’s new maintenance facility gives the agency room to expand. The agency is preparing to increase its services to keep up with area growth and help bring communities together.

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