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Stadler's expanded Salt Lake City facility
Railby StaffJuly 3, 2026

Stadler Marks 10 Years in the U.S. with Salt Lake City Expansion

The expansion is expected to create up to 300 new local jobs, some of which are youth apprenticeships, said Stadler officials.

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A Hitachi Rail screen on public transit.

Hitachi Rail Completes Acquisition of Intelligent Transportation Systems Provider Clever Devices

The acquisition expands Hitachi Rail's North American presence and multimodal capabilities, combining rail and bus technologies to deliver more integrated digital solutions for transit agencies.

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A Utah Transit Authority public transit bus.
Managementfrom Staff and News ReportsJuly 2, 2026

Utah Transit Authority Adopts New Governance Model

State leaders said the changes will improve oversight, coordinate transportation investments, and support expanding transit service across the Wasatch Front.

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A group photo of public transportation officials.
Managementfrom Staff and News ReportsJuly 2, 2026

Federal Highway Administration Seeks Public Input on Future of Interstate System

The initiative invites feedback on new routes, major upgrades, and emerging transportation needs, including issues that could affect public transit and motorcoach operations.

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APTA Celebrates Rail Industry Achievement
Security and Safetyby StaffJuly 1, 2026

APTA Recognizes Excellence in Rail Safety and Security at 2026 Rail Conference

Nominations are evaluated on four criteria: effectiveness, benefit level, innovation, and transferability.

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Bridge Renewal Project Aims to Improve Safety and Reliability
Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2026

New York MTA to Replace Three East End LIRR Bridges

Each structure, built between 1895 and 1921, serves vehicular traffic over the LIRR’s Montauk Branch.

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JTA Celebrates One Year of NAVI Service, Demonstrating the Future of Autonomous Public Transportation
New Mobilityby StaffJune 30, 2026

Florida's JTA Marks One Year NAVI Anniversary

During its first year of operation, NAVI has transported over 15,200 passengers and traveled more than 61,000 miles in autonomous mode without a safety incident caused by the autonomous driving system.

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A purple MBTA train at a Mansfield Station platform.
Railby StaffJune 30, 2026

MBTA Selects STV to Support Battery-Electric Locomotive Procurement

The firm's seven-year contract includes end-to-end support from bid review and selection through procurement, production, and testing.

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Tolar Manufacturing Reaches 35-Year Milestone
Managementby StaffJune 30, 2026

Tolar Manufacturing Marks 35 Years in Transit Infrastructure Industry

Founded in 1991 by Gary Tolar, the Corona, Calif.-based company has expanded from its first major transit contract in San Diego to projects in cities throughout the US and Canada.

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Two MBTA railcars in station.
Technologyby StaffJune 29, 2026

MBTA Debuts Managed Event Ticketing Platform With Masabi

Available through the MBTA mTicket app, the new offering enables eligible match attendees to purchase transportation tickets for dedicated services to Boston Stadium.

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