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A digital rendering of what Metra will use CMAQ's grant funding for.
Newsby StaffJune 19, 2025

Metra Receives $104 Million in CMAQ Grants

The grants will fund Van Buren Station renovation, battery-powered locomotives, and Edgebrook Station improvements.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2025

LADOT Expands LAnow On-Demand Ride Service

The new zone, which operates within the boundaries of Figueroa Street, Slauson Avenue, Long Beach Avenue, and Washington Boulevard, will be served by a fully electric fleet of shuttle vans, in accordance with the city’s clean energy goals.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2025

BAE Systems’ Gen3 Electric Drive Completes FTA Testing

The advanced electric propulsion system achieved 6.6 mpg during FTA testing, offering transit agencies a high-efficiency, low-emissions solution with enhanced performance and easier maintenance.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2025

Maryland Transit Administration Unveils Ambitious BMORE BUS Plan

After extensive community engagement and data analysis, the new plan lays out a bold vision centered on improving service frequency, expanding network reach, and investing in long-term transit infrastructure.

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A blue TriMet NEXT bus.
Newsby StaffJune 17, 2025

TriMet NEXT Brings Transit On-Demand in Oregon

Seniors and people with disabilities in south Gresham begin using on-demand transit to connect with neighborhood destinations and TriMet fixed-route services

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2025

NJ TRANSIT Taps New Flyer for Up to 750 Clean-Diesel Articulated Buses

The contract includes a firm order for 200 buses (400 EUs), with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2026, and options for up to 550 additional buses (1,100 EUs).

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2025

WMATA launches Automatic Train Operation on the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines

The agency completes systemwide rollout of ATO, improving speed, safety, and reliability while reducing travel times and paving the way for a more modern, efficient transit experience.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2025

Port Authority of NY/NJ Breaks Ground on Newark Liberty Rail Station Expansion

The $160 million infrastructure project will add a new public entrance to the Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station, dramatically enhancing mobility for underserved Newark and Elizabeth communities while fueling job creation and regional growth.

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A digital illustration of changes to the 95th Street/CSU station.
Newsby StaffJune 16, 2025

Metra Breaks Ground on Reconstruction of 95th Street/Chicago State University Station

The $56M project brings ADA upgrades, new connections, and campus access to the station.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2025

VIA Breaks Ground on San Antonio's First Advanced Rapid Transit Line

Construction is set to begin in late July, starting with utility relocation and initial grade-level work.

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