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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2025

All Speed Restrictions Lifted on Denver's RTD Light Rail After Maintenance Effort

The final restriction — a 400-foot southbound segment near Southmoor Station — was lifted after targeted repairs were completed during routine overnight maintenance.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2025

Penn Station Modernization Moves Forward Under Andy Byford’s Leadership

In his role as special advisor to the Amtrak board of directors, he will report directly to the rail agency and coordinate closely with the USDOT as he oversees the Penn Station project through a master developer public-private partnership model.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2025

Proposed L.A. Metro Project May Reduce Rush Hour Travel by Over 50%

The update, shared during the first of five community meetings, provides a clearer picture of how the project could reshape one of Southern California’s most congested travel corridors.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 26, 2025

Biz Briefs: WSP JV Lands San Francisco Muni Contract and More

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

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2025

New York Commuter Railroads Set Post-Pandemic Single Day Ridership Record

Together, the railroads combined to carry a single-day record of 540,688 riders.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMay 22, 2025

Consultant Q&A: WSP's Schwarz Talks Project Delivery, Tech, and More

METRO recently spoke to Angela Schwarz about the top operational challenges facing public transit agencies today, how firms like WSP are helping to address them, the ongoing pressure to reduce costs per passenger, bus automation, and more.

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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 StaffMay 19, 2025

NJ TRANSIT, Union Reach Tentative Agreement

With the agreement, regular weekday train service is expected to resume on May 20, following approximately 24 hours of safety inspections, infrastructure readiness checks, and equipment repositioning.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2025

L.A. Metro Opens 'Rail to Rail' Active Transportation Corridor

The corridor follows a former freight rail right-of-way and provides a seamless link between three major Metro stations via a continuous biking and walking path.

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