METRO Briefs
Mass. towns join transit authority for regional services Hudson River rail tunnel gets DOT backing Balloons could protect subways from fire, flood
Mass. towns join transit authority for regional services
BOSTON — Five towns not serviced by MBTA buses have joined the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) in order to take advantage of recent legislation allowing communities to use state-mandated MBTA assessments for regional transit authority services instead. To read the full story, click here.
Hudson River rail tunnel gets DOT backing
PRINCETON, N.J. — During a joint news conference with Gov. John Corzine last week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters vowed to work to make a new commuter rail tunnel under the Hudson River a reality. The proposed $7.5 billion tunnel would double commuter rail capacity between New York and New Jersey. To read the full story, click here.
Balloons could protect subways from fire, flood
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a new program dubbed "Resilient Tunnel," Homeland Security officials are researching "inflatable structure technology" that could protect transit systems from underground floods and fires caused by terrorist bombs. To read the full story, click here.
More Management
Bus Tech Talk: Keeping Transit Technicians Ahead of the Technology Curve
In this episode of Bus Tech Talk, Complete Coach Works’ Business Development Manager Mark Hollenbeck and METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sit down with Obed Mejia, Senior Technical Trainer for Bus Maintenance, at LA Metro to discuss how rapidly evolving bus technology is changing the maintenance shop — and the skills technicians need to keep pace.
Read More →
Michael Schneider Joins Paslay Group to Expand Transportation Practice
The longtime transportation executive will help Paslay Group grow its advisory and program management work across transit, highway, and other infrastructure sectors.
Read More →
People Movement: Connectpoint Expands Leadership Team, Stadler Names New Group CEO, and More
In this edition, we also spotlight recent personnel moves at Burns, UZURV, and more, highlighting the people taking on new roles across the transportation industry.
Read More →
More Than a Summer Job: Building the Next Generation of Transit Talent
The Delaware River Port Authority and PATCO have transformed their internship program into a hands-on professional development experience that introduces students to the breadth of transportation careers — and creates a pipeline for future employees.
Read More →
LA Metro Board Awards 220 Battery-Electric Bus Contract to ENC
The contract, which is the largest base award of battery-electric buses by a U.S. transit agency, will be built in Southern California, sustaining good jobs as LA prepares to welcome the world in 2028
Read More →
What’s Behind San Diego MTS’s Award-Winning Transit Strategy
Named one of APTA’s 2026 Outstanding Public Transportation Systems with 50 million or more annual passenger trips, California’s San Diego Metropolitan Transit System points to gains in ridership, safety, technology, and reliability as foundations of its success.
Read More →
Public Transit Conference Returning to GFX in 2027, Call for Papers Now Open
The Call for Papers is now open, allowing transit agency professionals and industry experts to help shape the PTC educational program by submitting session ideas for consideration.
Read More →
Indian River Transit’s Community-Focused Approach Earns National Recognition
Named APTA’s 2026 Outstanding Public Transportation System in its size category, Florida’s Indian River County transit system continues to grow ridership through fare-free service and a focus on evolving community needs.
Read More →
ENC Lands MATA Contract and More in Biz Briefs
In this edition of Biz Briefs, we spotlight the latest developments shaping the future of mobility.
Read More →From Surviving to Thriving: Building Stronger Transportation Organizations
Bus Business Consultants founder Brian Dickson shares lessons on leadership, organizational health, and creating options for long-term success in a changing transportation industry.
Read More →