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The California Zephyr train running during spring time.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 19, 2025

Amtrak Sets New Ridership and Revenue Records in FY25

With 34.5 million trips and $2.7 billion in ticket revenue, Amtrak reports its strongest year yet, driven by service improvements, new routes, and major capital investments.

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A white NJ Transit bus on a street.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 18, 2025

NJ TRANSIT Assuming Bus Service in Bayonne on ‘Abandoned’ Route

The accommodation of service in Bayonne is the latest NJ TRANSIT rescue plan for abandoned routes since 2023.

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A WMATA train through a chain link fence.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 18, 2025

COG and WMATA Endorse $460M Plan to Modernize Regional Transit

Regional leaders unite behind the DMVMoves plan, calling for annual funding to modernize and improve coordination across the region’s 14 transit systems.

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Yellow DART public transit buses lined up.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 17, 2025

Study Reveals Transit Development in North Texas Has $18.1 Billion Economic Impact

The 25-year study from the University of North Texas estimates $51.5 million of direct tax revenues in transit-oriented developments in the past two years.

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A graphic with an image of a New York subway and text reading "FTA Updates Capital Investment Grants Guidance for FY2026."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 14, 2025

FTA Updates Capital Investment Grants Guidance for FY2026

CIG is the largest federal discretionary grant program for transit capital investments, including heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, streetcars, and bus rapid transit.

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Silhouettes in a bus window with text Reading "ISA in California: Weighing Safety Benefits Against Public Concerns."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 13, 2025

ISA in California: Weighing Safety Benefits Against Public Concerns

Mineta Transportation Institute researchers examine the potential safety benefits and the challenges of the use of Intelligent Speed Assistance.

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A green, white, and blue Pace bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 13, 2025

Chicago’s Pace Approves Budget, Unveils Hybrid Bus and Keeps Riders Moving Forward without a Fare Hike

The agency’s 2026 budget paves the way for expanded service, sustainable technology, and stable fares.

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Riders pass through a BART entrance.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 11, 2025

Bay Area Poll Shows Majority Support for Potential 2026 Transit Measure

A new poll shows growing support for a potential 2026 Bay Area transportation sales tax measure, with a majority of voters backing efforts to protect transit funding, improve reliability, and more.

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A woman with a bike waits on a rail platform for an incoming train.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 6, 2025

Phoenix’s Valley Metro Highlights Security Progress Across System

Valley Metro reports safer, cleaner rides with incidents down 50% and rider satisfaction up, due to stronger security and partnerships.

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A graphic with white text reading "USDOT, Amtrack Advance Penn Station Transformation With Key Project Milestones."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 31, 2025

USDOT, Amtrak Advance Penn Station Transformation with Key Project Milestones

Key milestones are being hit to keep the Penn Station Transformation Project on track for a 2027 groundbreaking.

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