METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

Security and Safetyby StaffDecember 19, 2025

Chicago Transit, Police Unveil New Security Surge Plan

The surge is made possible by funding provided by CTA to expand the program.

Read More →
Graphic announcing new Latinos In Transit board members, featuring five headshots arranged around the LIT logo on a blue background with the text “New Board Members Announced.”
Managementby News/Media ReleaseDecember 19, 2025

LIT Announces Five New Board Members During 10-Year Milestone

Latinos In Transit has announced the election of five new members to its board of directors.

Read More →
A blue bus on a city street.
Managementby Elora HaynesDecember 19, 2025

Midwest Transit Agencies Move From Crisis Response to Long-Term Stability Planning

Transit agencies in Chicago and Milwaukee stabilize budgets, avoid major cuts, and lay the groundwork for more reliable, rider-focused service.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Technologyby Staff and News ReportsDecember 19, 2025

Biz Briefs: Spare, Nova Bus, and More!

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

Read More →
Railby StaffDecember 18, 2025

Boston's MBTA Advances Three Teams in Rail Operations Bid

The agency’s current Operating Agreement for managing, operating, and maintaining the Commuter Rail system will expire on June 30, 2027.

Read More →
A white and blue graphic with text reading "
Managementby StaffDecember 18, 2025

Texas Awards $25 Million to Cotton Belt Trail

The Cotton Belt Trail moves closer to completion with new funding that strengthens active transportation and regional mobility in North Texas.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Security and Safetyby StaffDecember 18, 2025

New York City Subway Crime at Lowest Level in Years

Accounting for increases in ridership, there have been 1.65 major crimes per million riders in 2025, down roughly 30% from 2021 and comparable to pre-pandemic lows.

Read More →
Busby StaffDecember 18, 2025

Chicago Transit to End 2025 with Full Frequent Network, More Bus Service

New bus service improvements include adding four bus routes to the Frequent Network, as well as enhancements to routing, hours of service, and/or frequency on eight other routes throughout the region.

Read More →
Black and white image of the Chicago city skyline.
Managementby StaffDecember 18, 2025

NITA Act Overhauls Illinois Transit Funding for CTA, Metra, and Pace

A new authority will modernize transit, boost service, and secure long-term funding across Illinois without statewide tax hikes.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber stands at a podium in front of a crowd outside the JPMorganChase building.
Railby StaffDecember 17, 2025

New York MTA Unveils Public-Private Plan to Rebuild Grand Central Train Shed

Two public-private partnerships will accelerate reconstruction of the Grand Central Train Shed, a critical yet aging piece of agency infrastructure.

Read More →