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Managementby StaffApril 15, 2025

Keolis North America Enhances Regional Executive Leadership Team

In their new roles, both Ryan Adams and Fadi Chakbazof will report directly to Brad Thomas, regional president and CEO, and will sit on the Keolis North America executive committee.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseApril 15, 2025

Pittsburgh Regional Transit CEO Urges Lawmakers to Avert Transit Funding Crisis

Pittsburgh Regional Transit faces a funding cliff that could lead to reduced services if the state does not intervene. PRT CEO Katharine Kelleman recently urged local lawmakers to take action.

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Railby StaffApril 15, 2025

Feds Cancel $60M in Grants for Texas High-Speed Rail Project

The project was originally announced as a purely private venture, but as the cost estimates dramatically ballooned, the Texas Central Railway proposal became dependent on Amtrak and federal dollars for development work.

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Managementby StaffApril 15, 2025

Pittsburgh PRT Requests Partner for Transit-Oriented Development

Developers are being encouraged to submit their qualifications and concepts for the 2.5-acre site next to Dormont Junction by the end of May. Nearly 100,000 riders use Dormont Junction each year.

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Railby StaffApril 15, 2025

Southern California's OCTA Authorizes Emergency Rail Stabilization Work

The board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing OCTA CEO Darrell E. Johnson to take all necessary steps to protect a vital stretch of track through San Clemente, where recent landslides, beach erosion, and degrading riprap pose a serious threat to the rail line.

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Houston Metro Community Connector
New Mobilityby News/Media ReleaseApril 14, 2025

Houston METRO Brings Community Connector Service to The Heights

Houston’s METRO expands its Community Connector service to The Heights, opening new opportunities for transit in the region.

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Motorcoachby News/Media ReleaseApril 14, 2025

Daimler Coaches Expands in U.S. with New Facility

Daimler Coaches North America is building a new facility to act as a centralized operations and distribution center for Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Motorcoaches.

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Busby StaffApril 11, 2025

APTA Announces Bus Roadeo Winners

This year’s competition took place in Austin, Texas, where 75 bus operators, 52 maintenance teams, and 43 combined teams demonstrated their abilities in various driving, safety, and repair scenarios.

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Security and Safetyby StaffApril 11, 2025

APTA Names Bus Safety, Security Excellence Award Winners

The awards recognize transit organizations for their innovative and proactive programs.

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Busby StaffApril 11, 2025

Houston METRO Launches Direct Route to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Passengers can now catch a non-stop ride directly to and from the George R. Brown Convention Center and IAH Terminal C for just $4.50 one way. The route will operate seven days a week, from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., with buses departing every 30 minutes.

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