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News•by News/Media Release•July 22, 2022

U.S. DOT, Administration Propose Improvements to DBE Program

Spanning nearly 40 years and mandated by Congress, the DBE and ACDBE programs are intended to prevent discrimination, and remedy the continuing effects of past discrimination, against small businesses owned and controlled by disadvantaged individuals.

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Photo Galleries•July 21, 2022

A Look at the Vehicles METRO Covers

A look at some of the vehicles METRO Magazine covers in the motorcoach, transit, and mobility industries.

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News•by News/Media Release•July 20, 2022

Wabtec to Improve MARTA Passenger Comfort

Wabtec will provide 336 HVAC units, as 224 will be installed in passenger cars and 112 units in driver cabins.

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News•by News/Media Release•July 20, 2022

Metrolink’s Refurbished Train Car Now in Service

The train car is the first of 50 slated for renovation. 

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News•July 20, 2022

Caltrain's Electric Trainsets Undergo Clearance Testing

The test is to ensure the trains meet all clearance requirements to operate safely along the corridor.

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News•by News/Media Release•July 18, 2022

APTA Honors Public Transportation Organizations, Leaders

The 2022 APTA Awards recognize organizations and leaders in the public transportation industry in North America who have demonstrated significant leadership, are outstanding role models of excellence, and whose accomplishments and innovations have advanced public transportation.

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News•by News/Media Release•July 15, 2022

MBTA Provides Update on Safety Work Progress

Over the last several weeks, the agency has implemented safety plans to address track conditions and maintenance, updated safety trainings and directives, and has addressed staffing shortages.

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News•by News/Media Release•July 15, 2022

L.A. Metro Extends Half-Price Transit Pass Promotion

The agency’s regular 1-Day, 7-Day, and 30-Day passes have been discounted 50% since January 2022 in the agency’s efforts to help its riders, many of whom are essential workers and disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 related economic losses.

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News•by News/Media Release•July 13, 2022

Mineta Report Examines Fare-Free Transit's 'Grand Opportunity'

“Free Transit: It All Depends on How” presents a variety of ideas that show promise in empowering policymakers to combine free transit with other policies to overcome pressing problems in the transportation industry.

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News•by News/Media Release•July 11, 2022

L.A. Metro Holds Celebration at Expo/Crenshaw Station

The Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project, now the K Line, represents a $2 billion public transportation investment from Metro’s federal, state, and local partners.

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