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Elora Haynes

Associate Editor

Elora Haynes is the associate editor for METRO and School Bus Fleet. They previously were on the editorial team of Automotive Fleet.

 A bus that's powering the Beer Garden Stage and also serving as a Cooling & Charging Station for festival attendees.
Newsby Elora HaynesSeptember 14, 2026

Ohio’s METRO RTA Turns Electric Buses into Mobile Power Sources at PorchROKR

See how three Gillig battery-electric buses powered festival stages while the agency’s new Park & Ride service carried approximately 1,000 attendees, demonstrating another potential use for transit agencies’ electric fleets.

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A TransLink train goes by a large FIFA World Cup soccer ball structure.
Photo Galleriesby Elora HaynesSeptember 8, 2026

Game Day in Motion: Moving Millions During the 2026 World Cup

Between packed transit stations and team motorcoaches, see how agencies and operators across North America tackled the transportation demands of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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A blue and white graphic with text reading "Surface Transportation Averts Shutdown, Leaves Transit Funding Gap."
Newsby Elora HaynesSeptember 4, 2026

Surface Transportation Extension Averts Shutdown, Leaves Transit Funding Gap

The stopgap keeps federal transportation programs moving, but missing advance funding could complicate the transit and rail projects agencies are planning next.

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Canada-Qatar match fans underneath a TransLink SkyTrain overpass.
Digital Cover Featuresby Elora HaynesSeptember 1, 2026

How World Cup Mobility Put Transit and Motorcoaches to the Test

Behind the seamless trips were months of planning, multimodal partnerships, and lessons agencies and operators can carry into the next mega-event.

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A man in a blue suit stands at a clear podium.
Articlesby Elora HaynesAugust 26, 2026

The High Cost of Transit Buses: Industry Leaders Look to Procurement Reform

Transit leaders and policymakers examine how standardized bus designs, streamlined procurement, and predictable funding could help agencies stretch budgets and deliver better service.

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A blue and white graphic with technician hands working on an engine and text reading "TAPTCO Updates OSHA Compliance Training for Transit Maintenance."
Newsby Elora HaynesAugust 25, 2026

TAPTCO Updates OSHA Compliance Training for Transit Maintenance Operations

The revamped program addresses 26 OSHA standards for maintenance facilities, with TAPTCO pointing to training, documentation, and everyday shop hazards as continuing challenges for transit operations.

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A blue and white graphic with text reading "Via Metropolitan Transit Reports 2 Million Passenger Trips and More."
Newsby Elora HaynesAugust 12, 2026

VIA Metropolitan Transit Reports 2 Million More Passenger Trips as Better Bus Plan Gains Momentum

San Antonio's transit agency said accelerated service improvements are driving ridership growth, offering another example of how increased frequency and workforce investments can translate into stronger transit performance.

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A red, white, and blue graphic with an image of a rail line in NYC and text reading "Surface Transportation Bill Moves Forward."
Newsby Elora HaynesAugust 6, 2026

House Surface Transportation Bill Advances as Transit Funding Debate Intensifies

A bipartisan transportation package moving through Congress could redefine how the U.S. funds highways, transit, and motorcoach travel, while igniting new fights over electrification, regulation, and federal priorities.

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A man speaks with two Los Angeles Metro Ambassadors.
Newsby Elora HaynesAugust 4, 2026

LA Metro Reports 57% Decline in Homelessness on Transit System Since 2024

The agency's latest homelessness count offers new data on how care-based services and cross-sector partnerships can complement traditional transit security strategies.

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An aerial image of SMU/Mockingbird Station with text reading "Transit-Oriented Development. Your Questions, Explained."
Digital Cover Featuresby Elora HaynesAugust 1, 2026

What Transit-Oriented Development Means for the Future of Public Transportation

Once viewed primarily as transit operators, agencies are now leveraging land, partnerships, and long-term planning to boost ridership, expand housing, and strengthen communities.

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