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ArticlesMay 20, 2025

States ‘Up Their Game’ with Enhanced Intercity Bus Offerings

Testing new reservation options, improving apps and text alerts, strengthening links to Amtrak, and devising creative campaigns to boost traffic are just some of the ways operations like Colorado’s Bustang, Oregon’s POINT, and Virginia Breeze are finding success in the market.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2025

Boston's MBTA Greenlights 5-Year, $9.8B Investment in Transit Infrastructure

The latest CIP reflects the state’s commitment to transformative transportation investments and outlines the MBTA’s strategic vision for a modern transit network that can support the needs of current riders while preparing for future growth.

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Videosby Alex RomanMay 19, 2025

Inside MBTA’s Award-Winning Podcast Spilling the T with Host Andrew Cassidy

METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman had a chance to talk to MBTA’s Sr. Director, Digital Strategy & Engagement, and Host of Spilling the T, Andrew Cassidy about the podcast’s recent APTA AdWheel Award, the logistics of getting the podcast off the ground, and much more.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 19, 2025

3 New Transit Chiefs Highlight Latest People Movement

In this latest edition, METRO covers the latest announcements at MV Transportation, ENC, and STV.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2025

IndyGo Proposes Fare Increase to Support Long-Term Stability

The changes are designed to enhance operational sustainability, promote equity, and align with the agency’s long-term shift to its electronic fare payment platform, MyKey.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2025

New APTA Data Finds Ridership Up to 85% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

APTA’s 75th edition of the Public Transportation Fact Book and its latest Ridership Policy Brief highlight the sector’s rebound, with transit agencies delivering 7.7 billion passenger trips in 2024 — 491 million more than the previous year.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2025

San Diego's Budget Maintains Full Service on Trolley, 92 Bus Routes in FY 2026

MTS has balanced its FY 2026 budget with projected revenues and expenses at $473.1 million.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2025

With WSP, Partners, CapMetro Sets the Stage for Scalable Automation

The technology demonstration at CapMetro’s North Operations and Maintenance Facility showcases the potential of automation to optimize bus yard operations, increase efficiency, and improve transit personnel's safety.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2025

Denver's RTD Adding 27,000 Service Hours

As of May 2025, RTD will have added more than 27,000 in-service hours, a notable increase from 2024. This increase was made possible through successful recruitment efforts for frontline bus and rail operator positions.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2025

FTA Launches $1.5B Grant Initiative to Expand, Modernize Public Transit

This year’s Notice of Funding Opportunity brings notable changes to the grant qualification process.

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