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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.

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Newsby Elora HaynesDecember 1, 2025

Transit Agencies Turn Commemoration into Action for Rosa Parks Day

From DART tribute buses to fare-free rides across participating states, agencies celebrate Dec. 1, linking transit equity to Rosa Parks’ legacy.

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A blue, black, and white graphic with a portrait of Barbara Cline and text reading "2025 Women in Transportation, Barbara Cline, Prairie Hills Transit."
Articlesby Elora HaynesNovember 26, 2025

How Barbara Cline Built One of South Dakota’s Most Vital Transit Systems

Barbara Cline of Prairie Hills Transit turned a single van into a lifeline, connecting rural South Dakota through vision, service, and innovation.

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An image of a camera over a subway platform with text reading "How to Address Incivility in Transit."
Articlesby Elora HaynesNovember 17, 2025

Smarter Surveillance, Safer Transit: Tackling Incivility with Data and Innovation

From fare evasion analytics to audio-triggered alerts, Axis Communications camera systems are helping transit leaders target issues more precisely without compromising privacy or public trust.

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Newsby Elora HaynesNovember 14, 2025

Shutdown Ends, Fiscal Pressures Continue for Transit Sector

Though core transit funding held steady during the record-long shutdown, temporary fixes and growing federal debt signal uncertainty for future infrastructure and operations support.

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A blue and white graphic with examples of Transit's mobile interface and text reading "How the Transit App Redefines Car-Free Travel."
Articlesby Elora HaynesNovember 3, 2025

How the Transit App Is Redefining What It Means to Move Without a Car

Over a decade after launching in Montreal, Transit has grown into one of North America's most trusted mobility apps, proving that technology can make cities more human, not just more efficient.

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Articlesby Elora HaynesOctober 27, 2025

How Santa Maria Regional Transit Became a National Model for Smart, Sustainable Mobility

From all-electric buses and real-time data analytics to an autonomous security robot, SMRT is showing how smaller transit systems can lead the way in modernization.

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A rickshaw parked between two red transit buses in India.
Articlesby Elora HaynesOctober 13, 2025

What India's Everyday Public Transit Reveals About U.S. Challenges

From efficiency to culture, a rickshaw run in India reveals people-centered lessons for building stronger American transit.

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Inside image a transit vehicle.
Newsby Elora HaynesOctober 6, 2025

North Carolina's CATS Implements New Security Measures to Strengthen Public Safety

CATS expands safety efforts with new bike and UTV patrols, enhanced training, and closer coordination with local law enforcement.

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Articlesby Elora HaynesSeptember 10, 2025

How Trans-Bridge Lines Continues to Reinvent Itself After 84 Years in Transit

From pandemic recovery to digital upgrades, this family-run motorcoach company adapts to change and drives forward.

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Attendees listening to an presentation at the Arrowhead Transit RideAmart 2025 launch event.
Articlesby 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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