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Managementby StaffJuly 2, 2025

L.A. Metro Board Approves Labor Deal, Expansion for Transit Ambassador Program

The move follows significant public support for the Transit Ambassador initiative and sets the stage for Metro to employ ambassadors, previously contracted through third-party vendors directly.

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Railby StaffJuly 2, 2025

APTA Announces the 2025 Rail Safety, Security and Emergency Management Winners

Nominations are evaluated on four criteria: effectiveness, benefit level, innovation, and transferability.

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Managementby StaffJuly 2, 2025

USDOT Announces NEPA Updates to Fast-Track Infrastructure Projects

Updates to the decades-old rules intend to speed up reviews, cut costs, and fast-track roads, bridges, and broadband projects nationwide.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseJuly 2, 2025

Austin's CapMetro Celebrates 40 Years of Connecting Central Texas

The agency reflects on four decades of serving the community and prepares for the future with Transit Plan 2035 and Project Connect.

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Security and Safetyby StaffJuly 1, 2025

Santa Monica, Calif.’s Big Blue Bus Launches Prohibition Order Program

Enabled by California Senate Bill 1417, the program grants the agency authority to restrict service access for individuals involved in repeated policy violations or criminal activity on transit vehicles and facilities.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseJuly 1, 2025

King County and City of Seattle to Increase Metro’s Safety and Security Presence

The $26 million proposal would boost metro security with more officers, safer buses, and SaFE Ambassadors for riders across Seattle and King County.

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Managementby StaffJune 30, 2025

NCTD Brings Bus Operations In-House for First Time in 50 Years

The Oceanside, Calif., agency completes transition to fully public operations by directly hiring former contractor staff, aiming to improve service quality and unify its workforce.

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Railby News/Media ReleaseJune 30, 2025

VTA Board Approves Contractor Change for BART Silicon Valley Extension

With the change, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) aims to control costs and keep the BART extension on track.

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Technologyby StaffJune 30, 2025

Jacksonville Launches Nation’s First Public Autonomous Transit Service

Running weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., NAVI is designed to seamlessly connect residents, businesses, and visitors across a vital urban corridor stretching from Pearl Street to EverBank Stadium.

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Railby News/Media ReleaseJune 30, 2025

Siemens to Roll Out Battery-Electric Passenger Locomotives in North America

The alternative propulsion technology is expected to power trains running at speeds up to 125 mph.

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