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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 scene of Penn Station with Hudson Yards skyscrapers in the background in New York City.
Newsby Elora HaynesJuly 16, 2026

Federal Railroad Administration Study Finds Upgrades Could Boost Penn Station Capacity by One-Third

The study outlines a roadmap for increasing train throughput while preparing Penn Station for future growth across the Northeast Corridor.

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A rendering of a child looking out the window of a light rail car with a city skyline in the background.
Articlesby Elora HaynesJuly 15, 2026

The Heart Behind Austin's Light Rail

Why Austin Transit Partnership's Operations and Maintenance Facility could become the most important building in the city's first light rail system.

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A Freebee microtransit van in Miami with text reading "Microtransit as Part of the Network."
Articlesby Elora HaynesJuly 10, 2026

Microtransit's Next Test: Becoming Part of the Network

Freebee shows how electric microtransit is moving beyond pilots to fill network gaps, connect riders to transit, and prove lasting value.

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Newsby Elora HaynesJuly 6, 2026

Transit Leaders Push for Bus Procurement Reforms to Reduce Costs

Industry experts said reducing unnecessary bus customization and modernizing purchasing practices could help transit agencies buy more vehicles, improve reliability, and make better use of limited funding.

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A black and white image of an industrial area in Wilson, North Carolina, with blue text reading "Microtransit Fare Hikes May Hurt."
Articlesby Elora HaynesJune 29, 2026

Microtransit Fare Hikes May Hurt More Than Help, Study Finds

New research suggests raising microtransit fares may drive away the riders agencies need most.

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A blue, pink, and purple graphic showing Optibus Agent AI prompts.
Newsby Elora HaynesJune 19, 2026

Optibus Launches AI Agent Designed Specifically for Public Transit Operations

The new platform-embedded AI agent supports transit staff with scheduling, driver assignments and real-time operational decisions.

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A tan, blue, and green graphic with text reading "Record Ridership: World Cup 2026."
Newsby Elora HaynesJune 18, 2026

FIFA World Cup Matches Are Driving Record Transit Ridership Nationwide

See how World Cup matches are generating record transit demand across North America, with ridership surpassing Super Bowls, concerts, and Olympic-era events.

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A person holding up a TransLink Compass Soccer Mini to a navigation terminal.
Articlesby Elora HaynesJune 11, 2026

Transit Agencies Nationwide Gear Up to Move World Cup Crowds

As millions of fans prepare to descend on host cities, transit leaders are turning a month-long global event into a proving ground for the future of customer experience, mobility, and crowd management.

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A blue and white OCTA public transit bus parked in the street.
Newsby Elora HaynesJune 9, 2026

OCTA Approves $2 Billion Budget for FY 2026-27, Prioritizing Transit Investments

More than half of the agency’s upcoming spending plan is dedicated to transit as OCTA balances infrastructure investment with fiscal stability.

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A man sits in a passenger rail seat and looks at his phone.
Articlesby Elora HaynesJune 8, 2026

The Invisible Infrastructure of Passenger Flow

What a seat reservation system on Austria’s Railjet trains reveals about the future of rider experience, and why U.S. agencies should pay attention.

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