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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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MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber stands at a podium in front of a crowd outside the JPMorganChase building.
Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2025

New York MTA Unveils Public-Private Plan to Rebuild Grand Central Train Shed

Two public-private partnerships will accelerate reconstruction of the Grand Central Train Shed, a critical yet aging piece of agency infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2025

TTC Pushes for Stronger Protections as Toronto Marks Awareness Day

Together, the City of Toronto and the TTC strongly condemn any act of violence, harassment, or abuse against transit workers and make safety and well-being a top priority.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2025

Seattle's Sound Transit Picks Developer for Federal Way TOD Projects

Over 90% of the proposed housing is two-, three-, and four-bedroom units, addressing the need for family-sized affordable homes in Federal Way.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2025

NJ TRANSIT OKs Design and Engineering for Secaucus–Jersey City Project Phase

The project will provide environmentally friendly transit access between the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex, Secaucus Junction, and Jersey City.

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