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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks at a podium in front of a crowd.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseJuly 21, 2025

U.S. Transportation Secretary Opens Discussions on Surface Transportation Reauthorization

Secretary Sean Duffy outlined the infrastructure agenda, signed the Texas deal, and urged states to accelerate project delivery under NEPA.

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Managementby StaffJuly 20, 2025

New LAX Station Boosts K Line Ridership

Overall, system ridership experienced a slight decline of 6% compared to 2024 June ridership, better than initially anticipated at the start of the month, due to the increase in federal law enforcement activity across Los Angeles County.

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A TransLink SkyTrain worker holds up 6 language pins.
Managementby StaffJuly 18, 2025

TransLink’s Frontline Transit Workers Bridge Language Gaps With New Identifier Pins

New language pins help TransLink staff assist riders in 40+ languages, improving accessibility across the transit system.

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Blue Pace buses parked.
Busby News/Media ReleaseJuly 18, 2025

Chicago’s Pace Advances Zero-Emission Fleet, Paratransit Policy & Budget Plans

New electric buses, pilot route expansions, and paratransit reforms signal Pace’s push for sustainable, inclusive transit.

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Managementby StaffJuly 18, 2025

MARTA's GM/CEO Greenwood Announces Early Retirement

He joined MARTA in July 2019 as Chief of Bus Operations and Urban Planning, advanced to Deputy General Manager of Operations in 2021, and was named GM/CEO in January 2022.

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Image of a construction site for the high-speed rail project in California with text reading, "California High-Speed Rail Project Faces Federal Funding Cut."
Railby StaffJuly 17, 2025

FRA Pulls More Funding from California High-Speed Rail Amid Progress and Dispute

USDOT cites failure to meet obligations, while California defends project progress and continues the track-laying phase.

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Managementby StaffJuly 17, 2025

MBTA, WMATA Unveil Major Infrastructure Upgrades

Both projects reflect a growing effort to modernize transit systems for enhanced accessibility, improved safety, and long-term resilience.

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Zero Emissionsby StaffJuly 17, 2025

New Flyer Launches Extended Range Option for Xcelsior CHARGE FC

The new optional hydrogen four-tank module significantly extends vehicle and operational flexibility, adding 17.5 additional kilograms of onboard fuel capacity.

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Transit police walks inside an empty SEPTA bus.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseJuly 16, 2025

Philadelphia’s SEPTA Sees Crime Drop as Fare Evasion Enforcement Intensifies

The second quarter report shows serious crime staying at a low rate, with significant progress made on fare evasion and quality-of-ride offenses.

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A blue and white graphic with an APTA logo and text reading, "Sustainability Commitment Awardees: DART & Pierce Transit."
Managementby News/Media ReleaseJuly 15, 2025

APTA Announces Sustainability Commitment Awardees

DART and Pierce Transit earn gold and silver for leadership in clean energy, emissions cuts, and sustainable transit practices.

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