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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 10, 2025

Masabi Fare Collection in Kauaʻi, STV in D.C. Top Biz Briefs

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

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2025

Senate Confirms New FMCSA, FRA Administrators

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy welcomed Derek Barrs as the 8th Administrator of the FMCSA and David Fink as the 16th Administrator of the FRA.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2025

CapMetro Announces Start of North Burnet/Uptown Station Project

Starting this month, construction crews will be on site to perform preliminary work, in preparation for the complete construction to begin in November 2025.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2025

Port Authority Breaks Ground on $2 Billion AirTrain Newark Project

The new $3.5 billion system will replace the existing AirTrain, which opened in 1996 and has become outdated, over capacity, and unable to accommodate Newark Liberty’s rapid growth.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2025

LA Metro Releases Industry Guide for Improving Transit to Major Events

The Playbook was developed through Metro’s SetGo Program, a national workshop series conducted with the American Public Transportation Association.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2025

Chicago's Metra Upgrades 3 Electric District Stations

All three stations now have enclosed, ADA-accessible street-level entrances and lobbies with elevators, new stairs and headhouses, new composite deck platforms, and new lighting and signage.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsOctober 6, 2025

Safety, Accessibility Key for FTA's Molinaro

Federal Transit Administrator Marc Molinaro recently addressed the crowd at the APTA's TRANSform Conference, which was held Sept. 14 to 17 in Boston.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2025

NTSB and FRA Issue Recommendations and Emergency Order for SEPTA Silverliner Fire Risks

Investigators cite recurring fires and systemic safety lapses, urging SEPTA to suspend its Silverliner IV fleet until root causes are resolved and long-term fixes are in place.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 3, 2025

Biz Briefs: Safety, Fare Collection, and More

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

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2025

Maryland Transit Introduces New Safety Policy, App to Improve Rider Safety

Supported by legislation enacted this year, the agency will begin to issue permanent or temporary bans across all modes, including Local Bus, Light Rail, Metro Subway, MARC Train, Commuter Bus, and Mobility.

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