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Riders walk down an outdoor rail line platform for the Regional Transportation District in Denver, Colorado.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 23, 2025

Denver RTD Reports Strong Gains in Customer Satisfaction and Service Performance

Survey results reflect rider-reported improvements in safety, vehicle cleanliness, on-time performance, and the agency’s overall value

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ArticlesJune 23, 2025

Smarter Speed Management for Safer, More Efficient Public Transit

Across the U.S., municipalities and transit agencies are grappling with a growing challenge: ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient public transportation in complex and congested urban environments.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2025

WMATA launches Automatic Train Operation on the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines

The agency completes systemwide rollout of ATO, improving speed, safety, and reliability while reducing travel times and paving the way for a more modern, efficient transit experience.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 13, 2025

Safety, Zero Emissions, Highlight Biz Briefs

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

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2025

FRA Launches New Public Safety Data Portal to Improve Access and Transparency

The redesigned portal consolidates and modernizes information from two legacy FRA websites, including one developed in the 1990s, to deliver an easier, more flexible way for users to view, sort, and analyze safety data across the national rail system.

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Image of a bus operator posing from the front seat of a public bus, behind a clear partition.
Newsby StaffJune 11, 2025

King County Metro To Install Operator Safety Partitions Fleetwide

The Seattle agency has committed to adding safety partitions to its fleet of roughly 1,400 buses to improve safety conditions for bus operators.

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Newsby Alex RomanJune 9, 2025

New Guide Helps Public Transit, Motorcoach Fleets Prepare for Emergencies Before Disaster Strikes

A new industry guide arms transit and motorcoach fleet managers with the tools and strategies they need to safeguard operations, passengers, and personnel before disaster strikes.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2025

Illinois DOT and Cybrbase Launch Groundbreaking Cybersecurity Pilot

Six small and mid-sized transit systems in Illinois are participating in a first-of-its-kind, AI-powered vulnerability assessment designed to close cybersecurity gaps, reduce costs, and build local resilience — offering a scalable model for transit networks nationwide.

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ArticlesJune 2, 2025

Prepared to Move: How Transit Fleets Lead in Disaster Response

From backup fuel plans to creative relocation strategies and consultant-led coordination, transit agencies are rethinking disaster response with a fleet-first mindset — because when every second counts, preparedness saves lives.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2025

Passenger Rail Set to Resume in Southern California After Emergency Bluff Reinforcement

Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will fully restore service on June 7 following completion of Phase 1 coastal stabilization work led by OCTA, protecting California’s only coastal rail link between Orange and San Diego counties.

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