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Former BART officer to stand trial for murder
OAKLAND, Calif. — On Thursday, a judge ruled that former BART police officer Johannes Mehserle must stand before a jury on a murder charge for the Jan. 1 killing of Oscar Grant III. For the full story, click here.
Coach driver exonerated
TELLURIDE, Colo. — Tour bus driver Welland Lotan has been cleared of any further charges in the January 2008 Mexican Hat, Utah, crash that killed nine people. A Utah Highway Patrol investigation determined that he wasn’t driving too fast. For the full story, click here.
Senate confirms new MTA Chairman
NEW YORK — On Thursday, the New York State Senate confirmed Jay H. Walder as the next chairman and chief executive of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. For the full story, click here.
The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.
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Rolling out in electric yellow and seafoam blue, the first battery-electric buses purchased from GILLIG will begin serving riders in south King County on February 2.
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The agency ranked top five among mid-sized U.S. transit systems, defined as agencies with 15 million to 50 million annual trips.
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The subway system saw increases across all key metrics, with 62% of subway riders reporting they feel satisfied with the system overall.
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The agreement provides competitive wages and reflects strong labor-management collaboration, positive working relationships, and a shared commitment to building a world-class transit system for the community, said RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins.
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A new citywide campaign highlights free fares, improved service, and major upgrades to Albuquerque’s bus system.
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The priorities are outlined in the 2026 Board and CEO Initiatives and Action Plan, which serves as a roadmap to guide the agency’s work throughout the year and ensure continued progress and accountability on voter-approved transportation investments and essential mobility services.
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In this edition, we cover recent appointments and announcements at HDR, MCTS, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.
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While their comprehensive analysis of bus stops focused on Massachusetts, the researchers are excited about the generalizability of the findings and application to other locations.
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CEO Nat Ford’s address offered a look at highlights from 2025, with a focus on the future and the innovative ways the JTA is shaping mobility in Northeast Florida.
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