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A Community Transit Swift Articulated Bus
Newsby StaffApril 23, 2026

City of Everett, Community Transit Advance Transit Consolidation Effort

In the coming months, the parties will develop an interlocal agreement for the city’s annexation into Community Transit’s district. The proposal will be considered by the Everett City Council and the Community Transit board this fall, said officials.

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Cincinnati Metro's new battery-electric bus, which was unveiled on Earth Day
Newsby StaffApril 23, 2026

Cincinnati Metro Goes Electric

Two battery-electric buses entered service on Earth Day, with four additional vehicles expected to join the fleet this summer. Seven more buses are planned for the end of 2027, bringing Metro’s total zero-emission fleet to 13.

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Denver RTD's A Line with passengers
Newsby StaffApril 23, 2026

Denver's RTD Celebrates 10th Anniversary of the A Line

With more than 59,400,000 boardings since the service’s debut, the A Line’s utilization surpassed that of all other RTD rail services in 2025, the agency reported.

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A photo of RFTA's Glenwood Springs Maintenance Facility
Newsby StaffApril 23, 2026

Stantec in Colorado, STV in North Carolina Top Biz Briefs

Stay informed with these quick takes on the projects and companies driving progress across the transportation landscape.

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A Chicago Transit Authority 7000-series railcar at a snowy station.
Newsby StaffApril 23, 2026

CTA To Upgrade 28 Stations, 14 Bus Turnarounds Under Expanded Improvement Program

A $6.5 million investment will bring station improvements, rider-friendly features, and workforce opportunities as CTA prioritizes safer, more welcoming transit spaces.

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Exterior image of AMF Bruns' new facility in Ohio.
Newsby StaffApril 22, 2026

AMF Bruns Opens New Ohio Headquarters, Expands U.S. Manufacturing Footprint

With expanded production space, local investment, and a growing workforce, AMF Bruns is scaling its U.S. presence. Here’s an exclusive look inside the new Stow, Ohio, HQ.

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SEPTA Transit Police officers
Newsby StaffApril 21, 2026

Report: Crime on Philadelphia's SEPTA Continues to Drop

According to the new quarterly data, there were double-digit reductions in five of the eight serious crime categories, including aggravated assaults and robberies.

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Passengers on a public transit vehicle.
Newsby StaffApril 21, 2026

Virginia DRPT Releases Draft Six-Year Program for Transit, Rail Investments

The plan outlines funding for transit operations, capital projects, and freight and passenger rail initiatives, as state officials seek public input on priorities shaping mobility and infrastructure across the Commonwealth.

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An Amtrak Acela train at New York Penn Station
Newsby StaffApril 21, 2026

USDOT Announces $6.7B for Northeast Corridor, Nationwide Rail Upgrades

Under Secretary Duffy, the grant program’s revamped criteria will prioritize safety; the American family; and workforce development, job quality, and wealth creation, according to a press release.

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A RABA bus
Newsby StaffApril 20, 2026

California's RABA Launches Tap2Ride Contactless Fare Payment Option

With this launch, RABA is also now live on Cal-ITP Benefits, becoming the ninth transit agency in California to join the platform and the first small transit provider in the state to offer automated, real-time low-income fare eligibility verification through Tap2Ride.

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