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TTC streetcar on tracks
News•by Staff and News Reports•July 20, 2026

TTC Launches Camera Pilot to Curb Illegal Passing of Streetcars

During the pilot, the cameras will measure how often illegal streetcar passing occurs and test the technology's reliability for future automated enforcement.

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An NJ TRANSIT River Line light rail vehicle.
News•by Staff and News Reports•July 17, 2026

NJ TRANSIT Secures Capital Funding, Adopts FY2027 Budget

The budgets continue investments in infrastructure and equipment to maintain the system in a state of good repair and enhance the overall customer experience.

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A rider validating a tap payment on a Masabi validator.
News•by Staff and News Reports•July 17, 2026

Biz Briefs: Masabi Teams with St. Louis Metro and More

In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at recent news from Transdev, Hitachi, and more partnerships making headlines across the transportation sector.

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Crowd waiting for LA Metro bus
News•by Staff and News Reports•July 15, 2026

June LA Metro Ridership Surges 2 Million Year Over Year

Total June ridership increased for both weekdays and weekends. Weekday ridership was 953,820, which grew 8.4% from June 2025; Saturdays increased nearly 13% year-over-year to 708,826; and Sundays increased 7.7% to 611,534 from June 2025, according to LA Metro. 

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Transit Industry Rallying for Emily DeVito
News•by Staff and News Reports•July 9, 2026

Act Now to Join Rays the Mark Foundation's Annual Golf Tournament, Fundraiser

This year's tournament honors Emily DeVito, a member of the public transportation family whose story has moved colleagues across the industry — and with only a few foursomes remaining, organizers are encouraging companies and individuals to register soon.

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A green and white Rhode Island Public Transit Authority electric bus.
News•by Staff and News Reports•July 9, 2026

RIPTA Celebrates 60 Years of Public Transit Service

The Rhode Island agency is marking the milestone by highlighting service improvements, mobility initiatives, and its vision for the future of transit.

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MTA, State and City Leadership Unveil Plan to Build the Fastest, Best Bus System in NYC History
News•by Staff and News Reports•July 9, 2026

New York Unveils Sweeping Plan to Modernize City Bus Service

Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service identifies 50 priority bus corridors for improvements across the five boroughs and launches the City’s next generation of rapid bus service along five key routes.

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STV Advances CTDOT Fleet Electrification
News•by Staff and News Reports•July 8, 2026

CTDOT Taps STV for Electric Bus Facility Design

The firm will work with CTDOT and RVT to define the facility layout, operational requirements, and long-term flexibility for RVT’s growing electric fleet.

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An image of an American flag waving under a bridge in Los Angeles with palm trees in the sunlight.
News•by Staff and News Reports•July 8, 2026

USDOT Awards $170M for Transit Projects in Latest BUILD Grants

Federal funding will support maintenance facility upgrades and other projects aimed at improving transit safety and reliability across the U.S.

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A Master's Motors MM29 shuttle bus
News•by Staff and News Reports•July 7, 2026

Biz Briefs: Master's Motors Unveils New Shuttle Buses, Fare Collection, and More

In this edition of Biz Briefs, we spotlight the latest developments shaping the future of mobility.

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