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Managementby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 1, 2025

People Movement: COTA, Denver RTD, and More

METRO's People Movement covers the latest personnel moves in the public transit, motorcoach, and people mobility industries.

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Managementby StaffAugust 29, 2025

New Orleans Releases Mini Documentary Marking 20 Years After Hurricane Katrina

The film features past and present RTA employees sharing their experiences during the storm and the critical months that followed.

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Railby StaffAugust 29, 2025

Seattle's Sound Transit Sets Link 1 Line Launch Date

The 7.8-mile Federal Way Link Extension features three new stations in South King County, serving Kent, Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way's Downtown Area. During peak hours, trains will operate every eight minutes.

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Image of people walking in New York Penn Station with text reading "USDOT Reveals Schedule for New York Penn Station Transformation".
Managementby News/Media ReleaseAugust 29, 2025

USDOT Reveals Schedule for New York Penn Station Transformation Project

Plans call for a master developer to be selected by May 2026 and construction for the new transit hub to begin by the end of 2027.

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Two RTD transit police officers walk along a track with a police dog on a leash.

Denver's RTD Sees Reports of Illicit Drug Activity Decrease for 13 Consecutive Months

Customer reports of illegal drug activity decreased an average of 65% per month in 2025 when compared to the same period last year.

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Technologyby StaffAugust 28, 2025

Florida's PSTA Teams with Spare to Launch AI-Powered Call System

With Spare AI Voice, riders using PSTA’s Access and Mobility on Demand services will be able to book rides, check trip status, or cancel reservations without waiting on hold.

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Railby Staff and News ReportsAugust 27, 2025

Alstom, Amtrak Unveil New Acela Northeast Corridor Trains

Built by Alstom in the U.S., the train will operate at speeds of up to 160 miles per hour, making it the fastest train in America and modernizing one of the busiest and economically vital rail lines in the country, according to company officials.

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Buslane Founder and CEO Michael Rogers poses in front of a charter bus.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseAugust 27, 2025

Buslane Launches Charter Bus Booking Platform

The new marketplace lets riders book directly with operators, streamlining an outdated charter process.

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Technologyby Staff and News ReportsAugust 27, 2025

Biz Briefs: STV, SilverRide, and More

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

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A rendering of a passenger train for California's High-Speed Rail project.
Railby News/Media ReleaseAugust 27, 2025

FRA Instructed to Cut More Funding From California's High-Speed Rail

The Federal Railroad Administration has been directed to withdraw $175 million from four California High-Speed Rail projects as federal officials raise concerns over the multibillion-dollar rail effort.

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