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A red, white and blue graphic with an LIT logo and text reading" LIT Announces Board Officers for 2026, Call for New Board Members."
News•by News/Media Release•October 27, 2025

LIT Names Board Officers for 2026, Issues Call for New Board Members

As LIT marks its 10th anniversary, the organization has elected a new leadership team for the 2026–27 term and is issuing a call for six new board members.

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News•by Staff•October 27, 2025

New York MTA Hits Ridership Milestone, 3B Taps with OMNY

On Wednesday, October 22, 4.52 million customers rode the subway, and on Thursday, October 23, that figure was 4.55 million riders.

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A blue SMRT Microtransit bus.
Articles•by Elora Haynes•October 27, 2025

How Santa Maria Regional Transit Became a National Model for Smart, Sustainable Mobility

From all-electric buses and real-time data analytics to an autonomous security robot, SMRT is showing how smaller transit systems can lead the way in modernization.

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News•by News/Media Release•October 24, 2025

American Public Transportation Association Hosts 2025 Congressional Fly-In

APTA leaders and members met with lawmakers to advocate for full federal funding of transit and passenger rail, along with policy reforms to accelerate project delivery and strengthen local decision-making.

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The SEPTA Board meets in a room.
News•by News/Media Release•October 24, 2025

SEPTA Delays Bus Purchase, Accessibility Upgrades to Transfer Funds to Operating Budget

The agency is shifting $394 million from its capital program to cover operating costs and prevent near-term service cuts.

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News•by Staff•October 23, 2025

MBTA Approves $850M in Funding to Enhance Safety, Reliability

The funding, stemming from a state transportation fund, will improve safety and reliability across the MBTA system.

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A Metrolink station with two trains.
News•by News/Media Release•October 23, 2025

Metrolink Expands Smart Crossing Technology to LA County

Metrolink expands its smart crossing technology to Los Angeles County, improving safety and reducing delays for drivers, pedestrians, and rail passengers.

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Podcasts•October 22, 2025

Attracting New Operators to the Industry and More with the UMA’s Scott Michael

Scott Michael, President and CEO of the UMA, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss what the association is doing to increase the number of operators, the state of the UMA in general, and much more.

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Podcasts•October 22, 2025

Bus Tech Talk: Josh Stoddard Talks Growth & Opportunity at Spokane Transit

Josh Stoddard is the Director of Vehicle Maintenance at Spokane Transit Authority (STA), a role he has held since at least April 2025. In this capacity, he oversees the maintenance operations for STA's fleet, ensuring the reliability and safety of the vehicles that serve the Spokane community.

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Officials and community advocates cut a purple ribbon at Franklin Station.
News•by News/Media Release•October 22, 2025

Boston's MBTA Celebrates Accessibility Upgrade at Franklin Station

The agency's innovative mini-high platform design brings level boarding to the Franklin/Foxboro Commuter Rail.

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