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Busby StaffJune 30, 2025

WMATA Launches First Major Metrobus Overhaul in 50 Years

Branded as part of the “Better Bus” initiative, the overhaul is designed to deliver more frequent, reliable, and user-friendly service across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, aligning transit with the region’s evolving mobility patterns and community needs.

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Zero Emissionsby StaffJune 27, 2025

100-Plus New Battery-Electric Buses Approved for Metro Vancouver

With $479 million in newly approved funding, TransLink is set to expand its battery-electric bus fleet, replace aging diesel vehicles, build out charging infrastructure, and move closer to a zero-emission future.

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Managementby Staff and News ReportsJune 27, 2025

Pennsylvania Transit Agencies Approve Contingency Budgets Amid State Funding Uncertainty

PRT and SEPTA adopt FY26 budgets with deep service cuts and fare hikes unless new state funding is secured.

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Railby StaffJune 27, 2025

Maryland Unveils Ambitious MARC Growth, Transformation Plan

Developed through in-depth analysis and broad stakeholder and community input, the Plan charts phased improvements across five-year, 10-year, and long-term scenarios to expand mobility, service quality, and economic development through MARC Train Service.

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Railby StaffJune 27, 2025

Sound Transit Board Identifies Preferred Route for Tacoma Dome Link Extension

The 10-mile extension will connect Federal Way to Tacoma with four new stations and is now set to enter the preliminary engineering and final environmental impact statement phase.

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Image of a PATCO rail system platform.
Railby News/Media ReleaseJune 27, 2025

PATCO Announces Phased Overnight Weekday Service Changes

Service suspensions target low ridership hours to improve PATCO’s safety, maintenance, and station conditions.

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Managementby StaffJune 27, 2025

TransDASH Summit Highlights New Era of Transit Performance Metrics

Public transit leaders gathered in Greensboro, N.C., to explore how outcome-based data is reshaping the way agencies measure community impact and to celebrate standout performers like Long Beach Transit.

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Zero Emissionsby StaffJune 26, 2025

TTC Surpasses 100 Battery-Electric Buses in Service

According to TTC officials, jointly funded by the Government of Canada and the City of Toronto, the growing electric fleet now serves diverse neighborhoods throughout the city, offering quieter, cleaner, and more environmentally friendly public transportation.

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Managementby StaffJune 26, 2025

Transdev Partners with California’s Monterey-Salinas Transit to Launch Enhanced Transit Services

The agreement, which includes a five-year base contract, reflects a shared commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and technology-forward mobility solutions to the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley communities.

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Rhett Sander-Spencer, ART's 10 millionth rider, posing for a picture with transit professionals.
Busby News/Media ReleaseJune 26, 2025

New Mexico's ART System Reaches 10 Million Rides

With strong ridership and growing routes, Albuquerque Rapid Transit continues to shape the city’s future.

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