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A Valley Metro light rail train and bus travel alongside each other in downtown Phoenix.
Articles•by Elora Haynes•October 5, 2026

How Valley Metro Is Balancing Transit Growth With the Rider Experience

The APTA award-winning agency is pairing rapid system expansion with investments in workforce, safety, technology, and the fundamentals of transit service.

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Podcasts•October 2, 2026

Bus Tech Talk: Keeping Transit Technicians Ahead of the Technology Curve

In this episode of Bus Tech Talk, Complete Coach Works’ Business Development Manager Mark Hollenbeck and METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sit down with Obed Mejia, Senior Technical Trainer for Bus Maintenance, at LA Metro to discuss how rapidly evolving bus technology is changing the maintenance shop — and the skills technicians need to keep pace.

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A blue and white graphic with text reading "Michael Schneider Joins Paslay Group to Expand Transportation Practice."
News•by Staff and News Reports•October 2, 2026

Michael Schneider Joins Paslay Group to Expand Transportation Practice

The longtime transportation executive will help Paslay Group grow its advisory and program management work across transit, highway, and other infrastructure sectors.

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News•by Alex Roman•October 1, 2026

People Movement: Connectpoint Expands Leadership Team, Stadler Names New Group CEO, and More

In this edition, we also spotlight recent personnel moves at Burns, UZURV, and more, highlighting the people taking on new roles across the transportation industry.

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DRPA interns with program swag.
Digital Cover Features•by Alex Roman•October 1, 2026

More Than a Summer Job: Building the Next Generation of Transit Talent

The Delaware River Port Authority and PATCO have transformed their internship program into a hands-on professional development experience that introduces students to the breadth of transportation careers — and creates a pipeline for future employees.

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A shot of ENC's manufacturing facility
News•by Alex Roman•September 30, 2026

LA Metro Board Awards 220 Battery-Electric Bus Contract to ENC

The contract, which is the largest base award of battery-electric buses by a U.S. transit agency, will be built in Southern California, sustaining good jobs as LA prepares to welcome the world in 2028

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Two San Diego Metropolitan Transit System buses sit at a transit station under a clear blue sky.
Articles•by Elora Haynes•September 30, 2026

What’s Behind San Diego MTS’s Award-Winning Transit Strategy

Named one of APTA’s 2026 Outstanding Public Transportation Systems with 50 million or more annual passenger trips, California’s San Diego Metropolitan Transit System points to gains in ridership, safety, technology, and reliability as foundations of its success.

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Help Shape the 2027 Public Transit Conference
News•by Alex Roman•September 29, 2026

Public Transit Conference Returning to GFX in 2027, Call for Papers Now Open

The Call for Papers is now open, allowing transit agency professionals and industry experts to help shape the PTC educational program by submitting session ideas for consideration.

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An Indian River Transit GoLine bus
Articles•by Alex Roman•September 28, 2026

Indian River Transit’s Community-Focused Approach Earns National Recognition

Named APTA’s 2026 Outstanding Public Transportation System in its size category, Florida’s Indian River County transit system continues to grow ridership through fare-free service and a focus on evolving community needs.

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Bus manufacturing image from ENC
News•by Alex Roman•September 25, 2026

ENC Lands MATA Contract and More in Biz Briefs

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

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