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OCTA Board Members and staff pose in front of an OCTA bus.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseOctober 14, 2025

California’s OCTA Wave Card Launches with Free Rides and Fare Capping for Riders

Wave users automatically get the best fare and enjoy free rides during the launch promotion. Additional payment options offer flexibility and convenience for all OC bus passengers.

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CTA's Racine Blue Line Station.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseOctober 13, 2025

Chicago's Racine Blue Line Station Reopens After Major Accessibility Overhaul

Racine Blue Line station was rebuilt as part of the All Stations Accessibility Program, the CTA's blueprint for making all of its rail stations vertically accessible.

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A Metra train operating in the snow.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseOctober 13, 2025

Chicago's Metra Unveils 2026 Budget of $1.1 Billion, Includes First Fare Increase Since 2018

The agency reports no planned service cuts as it seeks public input and prepares for looming funding gaps after COVID relief ends.

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Paratransitby StaffOctober 10, 2025

GCRTA Receives NOACA Funding to Acquire New Transit Vehicles

Under the award, NOACA will provide federal funds equal to 80% of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $1,695,348, beginning in State Fiscal Year 2026.

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Security and Safetyby StaffOctober 10, 2025

New York's MTA Expands Bus Lane Camera Program

Vehicles improperly using busways and bus lanes, blocking bus stops, or illegally double-parked will receive warning notices in the mail for an initial period of 60 days, followed by summonses thereafter. Summonses start at $50 and escalate to $250 for repeat violators.

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Railby StaffOctober 10, 2025

Maryland Transit Administration Announces Expansion of MARC Train Maintenance Yard

Expanding storage capacity at the rail yard is a key component in delivering more frequent service that better serves existing, changing, and new travel markets, as outlined in the MARC Growth and Transformation Plan.

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Technologyby StaffOctober 10, 2025

NJ TRANSIT Launches New Fare Payment, Collection Systems to Advance Modernization

The agency demonstrated these initiatives as the latest in its ongoing efforts to transform the customer experience through innovation and technology.

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Motorcoachby Alex RomanOctober 10, 2025

METRO Now Accepting 2026 Motorcoach Award Submissions

The annual awards program, now in its second decade, honors excellence in safety, operations, marketing, innovation, and leadership in the motorcoach industry.

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Technologyby Staff and News ReportsOctober 10, 2025

Masabi Fare Collection in Kauaʻi, STV in D.C. Top Biz Briefs

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

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Managementby StaffOctober 9, 2025

Senate Confirms New FMCSA, FRA Administrators

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy welcomed Derek Barrs as the 8th Administrator of the FMCSA and David Fink as the 16th Administrator of the FRA.

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