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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2026

MBTA Wraps Up 2025 with Strong Improvements Across the System

From more frequent service to accessibility upgrades to safety progress, and more, the agency now heads into 2026 with continued momentum in its charge to deliver a quality public transit experience for the general riding public.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2026

New York MTA Marks Record Year for Ridership, Performance in 2025

The subway, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North Railroad all recorded record-highs for on-time performance in 2025.

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Commuter rail riders wait on a station platform.
Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2026

MBTA Activates New Commuter Rail Fare Gates at Boston’s South Station

Commuter rail fare gates are being introduced to passengers incrementally, with more fare gates expected to be in service following testing.

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Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2025

CTA Moves Ahead with TOD Plan as RPM Phase One Wraps

The redevelopment of these parcels is part of the Transit-Oriented Development Plan, created in 2018 by CTA in partnership with the community, following extensive meetings and engagement with residents and other community stakeholders.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 24, 2025

Biz Briefs: Electric Paratransit Buses in San Francisco and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Videosby Alex RomanDecember 23, 2025

Establishing Standards & Codes in Canada, with CSA’s Ana-Maria Tomlinson

In this latest episode of METROspectives, we explore the evolving role of transit standards, including how they're responding to emerging technologies, climate change, and the growing need for equity and sustainability.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2025

New Orleans RTA Marks 5 Years Under Public Management

In 2019, following an independent management study, the RTA Board decided to return the agency to public management, restoring local governance, transparency, and accountability.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2025

Chicago Transit, Police Unveil New Security Surge Plan

The surge is made possible by funding provided by CTA to expand the program.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2025

Boston's MBTA Advances Three Teams in Rail Operations Bid

The agency’s current Operating Agreement for managing, operating, and maintaining the Commuter Rail system will expire on June 30, 2027.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2025

New York City Subway Crime at Lowest Level in Years

Accounting for increases in ridership, there have been 1.65 major crimes per million riders in 2025, down roughly 30% from 2021 and comparable to pre-pandemic lows.

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