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Photo of World Cup soccer ball.
Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2026

FTA Invests $100M to Strengthen Transit for 2026 World Cup

The funding will ensure communities can expand transit options to meet increased demand for services around stadiums.

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ENC's John Obert
Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2026

ENC Names New VP of Transit Sales

John Obert previously served as regional sales manager for ENC since joining the company in June 2025.

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Disabled and senior passengers on a transit vehicle.
Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2026

New 2026 Plan Aims to Expand Transportation Access Across Virginia

Over the next four years during the Spanberger Administration, DRPT will use the plan to prioritize funding for human service transportation projects and programs that reduce barriers, expand access, and promote equitable mobility, said department officials.

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A blue and white graphic with text reading "Via Launches Mayors Council to Accelerate Transit Innovation."
Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2026

Via Launches Mayors Council to Accelerate Transit Innovation Nationwide

A new advisory group of current and former city leaders will collaborate on funding strategies, technology deployment, and best practices to modernize U.S. public transit systems.

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Stairs in a New York rail station with text reading "USDOT Invests $686 Million to Modernize Aging Rail Stations."
Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2026

FTA Invests $686M to Modernize Aging Rail Stations

Competitive FTA grants will support accessibility upgrades, family-friendly improvements, and cost-efficient capital projects at some of the nation’s oldest and busiest transit hubs.

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Passengers boarding a PRT bus
Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2026

Pittsburgh Unveils 'Bus Line Refresh' Plan

Originally introduced in 2023 as the Bus Line Redesign, the effort has evolved into a more targeted update that maintains familiar routes while improving reliability, frequency, evening and weekend service, and connections across Allegheny County.

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A vehicle that will be used for MARTA's Reach mobility program.
Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2026

Atlanta's MARTA Set to Launch New On-Demand Transportation Service

An important part of the authority’s NextGen Bus Network, MARTA Reach will bring transit service directly to the rider’s location and offer a seamless link to the broader rail and bus system.

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Stickers and a paper bus for S3 bus line
Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2026

Seattle's Sound Transit Breaks Ground on S3 Bus Line

S3 will connect communities along SR 522 with fast, reliable, battery-electric bus service from Shoreline South Station to Bothell via Kenmore and Lake Forest Park. 

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LIT Mentorship Program participants.
Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2026

Latinos In Transit Wraps Inaugural Navigate Mentorship Program,

The LIT Navigate Mentorship Program was launched as a structured, low-cost opportunity for active LIT members, focused on intentional growth, workforce development, mentorship, networking, and education.

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A WMATA bus at a transit center
Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2026

WMATA Expands U-Pass Program

Approved as part of WMATA’s Strategic Transformation Plan, the expanded program introduces new pricing and participation options that make it easier for colleges and universities to join and for more students, such as part-time, community college, and graduate students, to benefit from accessible transportation.

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