METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

USDOT Logo
Security and Safety•by News/Media Release•December 19, 2024

DOT Issues Final Rule Establishing Accessibility Standards for Pedestrian Facilities

U.S. DOT issues a final rule to establish standards for transit stops in the public right-of-way focusing on improving accessibility for transit riders.

Read More →
Technology•by Staff and News Reports•December 18, 2024

Biz Briefs: Modeshift, Masabi, STV, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

Read More →
Bus•by Staff•December 18, 2024

San Antonio's VIA Lands $268M Fed Grant for Green Line

The transformative project will be the region’s first Advanced Rapid Transit corridor, delivering convenient, high-frequency service by late 2027.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Susquehanna River Bridge
Rail•by News/Media Release•December 18, 2024

Amtrak Susquehanna River Bridge Project Early Construction Activity Completed

10 leftover piers have been removed to make room for construction on Amtrak’s upcoming Susquehanna River Bridge Project.

Read More →
MTA R211 subway cars
Rail•by News/Media Release•December 18, 2024

New York MTA Approves Purchase of Additional Subway Cars

The New York MTA Transit Committee has approved the purchase of additional 435 R211 subway cars which include 80 open-gangway cars to allow them to operate open-gangway trains on the G Line starting early next year.

Read More →
Management•by Staff•December 18, 2024

New Orleans RTA Approves 2025 Budget

Top initiatives for 2025 include continued enhancements such as replacement and modernization of RTA’s aging fleet, investments to improve service reliability, and improved rider amenities.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Motorcoach•by Staff•December 18, 2024

Motorcoach Census Finds Industry Continuing to Grow

The American Bus Association Foundation report, conducted by Tourism Economics, underscores the industry's remarkable resilience and recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting key growth trends and its critical role in passenger transportation.

Read More →
Security and Safety•by Staff•December 17, 2024

SacRT Teams with Hayden AI for Bus Stop Enforcement Program

The program will enforce parking regulations at bus stops throughout the city, ensuring that buses have unobstructed access to curbs, and passengers can safely board and exit buses at designated stops.

Read More →
AC Transit Bus
Management•by News/Media Release•December 17, 2024

AC Transit Selects Kathleen Kelly as Interim GM

Kathleen Kelly brings a wealth of experience as she fills in as AC Transit’s general manager while they search for someone to fill the position permanently.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Paratransit•by Staff•December 17, 2024

MBTA Teams with Spare to Automate Paratransit Service

The collaboration provides cutting-edge paratransit technology and services to customers of one of the largest transit systems in the U.S., enhancing accessibility in customer-facing software and communications, efficiency, and the experience for individuals with disabilities who rely on paratransit services.

Read More →