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An preserved white and green older CATS transit bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 25, 2026

North Carolina’s CATS Celebrates 50 Years of Public Transit

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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A group of people with confetti cannons and a Pace transit bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 25, 2026

Chicago’s Pace Deploys 24 Hybrid-Electric Buses in Will County

The new buses reduce emissions and fuel consumption while advancing the agency's long-term goal of transitioning to a fully zero-emission fleet.

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Seniors exiting an OCTA van.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 24, 2026

OCTA Extends Senior Mobility Program Agreements Through 2031

The Measure M-funded program has provided nearly 3.5 million trips and will continue helping thousands of older adults maintain independence and access essential services.

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An aerial view of the CATS light rail.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 12, 2026

CATS FY27 Budget Prioritizes Safety, Service

New investments in security, service expansion, and rail development aim to improve the rider experience while keeping fares flat.

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Jacksonville Transportation Authority America250 bus and transit van.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 3, 2026

Florida’s JTA Puts Innovation in Motion Ahead of America250

The agency unveiled a commemorative America250 bus during a visit from U.S. DOT's Seval Oz and showcased its autonomous mobility programs.

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Three people pose for a picture with a signed document.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 26, 2026

Latinos in Transit, WTS International Renew Partnership to Advance Transportation Workforce Development

The renewed three-year agreement expands collaboration on leadership development, mentorship, education, and economic growth initiatives across the public transportation industry.

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Operation Lifesaver rail safety grant graphic displayed over railroad tracks, highlighting federal funding for crossing safety and trespass prevention campaigns.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 14, 2026

Operation Lifesaver Awards Nearly $198,000 in Rail Safety Grants

Operation Lifesaver and the FHWA awarded nearly $198,000 in grants to 10 state programs for rail safety education campaigns focused on crossing safety, trespass prevention, and public awareness initiatives.

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Perspective through the window of a transit bus into a warehouse event space for Arrowhead Transit.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 5, 2026

Arrowhead Transit Rolls Out Rider App to Modernize Rural Service

The new mobile booking platform and backend system aim to streamline operations, improve communication, and better serve riders across a 20,000-square-mile region.

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Operation Lifesaver Rail Safety Education logo over railroad tracks background, representing rail safety awareness initiatives.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 4, 2026

Operation Lifesaver Awards Rail Safety Outreach Funds in 12 States

Operation Lifesaver awarded $220,200 in grants to 12 states to support rail safety campaigns focused on grade crossing awareness and trespass prevention.

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A graphic of a map showing a "Snapshot of Systemwide Vulnerabilities (projected)."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 1, 2026

MBTA Unveils First Systemwide Climate Resilience Roadmap

The plan outlines strategies to protect transit infrastructure from extreme weather, prioritize critical investments, and improve system reliability as climate risks intensify.

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