METRO Briefs
ACLU threatens suit against MBTA over limits to photographing the T
BOSTON — Saying that it is a violation of the First Amendment and state constitution, the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts has threatened to sue the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority because of its unwritten policy limiting photographs on T property. For the full story, click here.
RTA considers trimming routes, employees
NEW ORLEANS — With a federal subsidy that had kept the city’s transit going after Hurricane Katrina set to expire at the end of June, the Regional Transit Authority’s board is considering a cost-cutting plan that would further limit bus service and eliminate hundreds of employees. For the full story, click here.
Denver down to 2 choices for redevelopment of Union Station
DENVER — Only two teams are still in the hunt to redevelop Denver's Union Station, primarily because the project comes with hefty upfront costs. For the full story, click here.
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WMATA Debuts 'Fares Pay for Service' Awareness Campaign
The campaign was highlighted during a media event at the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center in Silver Spring, where WMATA’s GM/CEO Randy Clarke joined Metro Transit Police officers, WMATA management team, board members, and staff to expand fare enforcement and customer education efforts on Metro Bus routes throughout the region.
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Managing Complexity: HDR’s Brian Buchanan on Delivering Major Transit Programs
HDR’s transit program management lead discusses the challenges of overseeing large capital projects, adapting to cost and supply chain pressures, and the capabilities agencies need to build for the future.
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Seattle’s Sound Transit Adopts Updated ST3 System Plan
The updated system plan incorporates cost savings across the agency, including new revenue sources and financial policies, to set the agency on a sustainable path for the future.
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Audit Finds Regional Coordination Across California's East Bay Transit Agencies
The State Auditor further concluded that while collaboration among transit agencies is functioning, the Bay Area’s public transportation systems face mounting structural fiscal pressures that threaten future service levels if sustainable funding solutions are not secured.
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Biz Briefs: Foothill Gold Line Award, Matawan Contract, and More
From strategic partnerships to acquisitions and service expansions, the industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Find out all the latest here.
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Inside Look: EMBARK Expands Fare-Free Transit Program Through New Public-Private Partnership
The OKC transit agency says sponsorship helps subsidize the Third Friday Free initiative while reducing barriers for first-time riders and boosting ridership across buses, streetcars, and river cruises.
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Oregon's TriMet Adopts Major Budget Cuts to Address Financial Shortfall
The board adopted the agency’s fiscal year 2027 budget, approving approximately $64.5 million in spending reductions, including about $53 million in administrative cuts and roughly $11 million in service reductions.
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OCTA Sees Growing Adoption of Wave Fare Payment System
Since launching in October 2025, the Wave system has steadily replaced previous fare media with faster, more flexible payment options designed to streamline boarding, improve reliability, and help riders more easily access fare discounts and cost-saving benefits, said OCTA
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North Carolina's Metropolitan Transit Commission Concludes Decades of Leadership
To commemorate the occasion, current members of the MTC were presented with a custom painting of the Charlotte Transportation Center in Uptown.
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Montana's Mountain Line Named Nation’s Best Transit System by CTAA
The award was presented to Mountain Line representatives at the CTAA Expo in mid-May, with bus operator Bryan Ursery, who has worked at Mountain Line for more than two decades, accepting the award on the agency's behalf.
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