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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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Technologyby StaffMay 28, 2026

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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Managementby StaffMay 27, 2026

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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CTAA award presented to Mountain Line
Managementby StaffMay 27, 2026

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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A blue and white graphic with text reading "New Bill to Invest in America's High-Speed Rail System."
Railfrom Staff and News ReportsMay 27, 2026

High-Speed Rail Proposal Aims to Transform U.S. Passenger Rail Investment

The legislation pairs rail expansion with housing, safety, and economic development goals designed to reshape how regions grow around transit.

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Security and Safetyby StaffMay 27, 2026

TTC Enhances Security Efforts With More Checks, Track Intrusion Focus

The actions, and more, are part of the new and enhanced measures outlined in the “Advancing Safety on the TTC: 2026 Focus Areas Plan” report, which is going to the TTC Board on June 3.

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Railby StaffMay 27, 2026

FTA Invests $166M to Modernize America’s Passenger Rail Infrastructure 

The Administration said the funding will support capital projects to replace outdated rail rolling stock, including passenger railcars and propulsion vehicles used in public transportation service.

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Managementby StaffMay 26, 2026

New Orleans RTA Appoints Interim CEO Amid National Search

In a farewell message to employees, Lona Edwards Hankins reflected on her time leading the agency and thanked staff for their commitment to riders and the city.

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Emily DeVito and her children
Managementby Alex RomanMay 26, 2026

Rays the Mark Foundation to Honor CDTA’s Emily DeVito at October Fundraiser

Event at Chicago-area Ravisloe Country Club will support DeVito, a transit employee and mother of twins battling kidney failure and awaiting a transplant.

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Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseMay 26, 2026

Latinos in Transit, WTS International Renew Partnership to Advance Transportation Workforce Development

The renewed three-year agreement expands collaboration on leadership development, mentorship, education, and economic growth initiatives across the public transportation industry.

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