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RIPTA, APTA, and federal officials at the launch of the agency's new Frontrunner vehicles
Technology•by Alex Roman•September 4, 2026

Biz Briefs: RIPTA Unveils New Frontrunners, Clevland RTA Adds New Siemens, and More

In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at recent news from Siemens, Prevost, Dodge, and more partnerships making headlines across the transportation sector.

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The CATS Gold Line in service with the city skyline in the background.
Rail•from Staff and News Reports•September 3, 2026

CATS Gold Line Marks 5 Years of Service, 2.8M Passenger Trips

With a six-mile expansion planned, the Charlotte streetcar is positioned to connect more neighborhoods and major transit hubs across the region.

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Amtrak Sunnyside Groundbreaking
Rail•by Staff and News Reports•September 2, 2026

Amtrak Begins Major Construction at New York’s Sunnyside Yard

The new maintenance facility will support Amtrak’s Airo trainsets while improving maintenance efficiency and turnaround times in New York.

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Holly Arnold
Management•by Alex Roman•September 2, 2026

People Movement: Holly Arnold Joins Transdev and More

In this edition, we also cover recent appointments and announcements at Pace, CamTran, MCI, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.

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A VVTA hydrogen fuel cell electric bus
Zero Emissions•by Staff and News Reports•September 1, 2026

California's VVTA Begins Phased Rollout of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses

The agency is introducing 13 zero-emission buses into revenue service while evaluating performance across its urban, rural, and long-distance routes.

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A Chicago rail and rail car in the city.
Management•by Staff and News Reports•September 1, 2026

NITA Launches New Era of Regional Transit in Chicago

The new authority replaces the RTA and brings CTA, Metra, and Pace under a strengthened regional framework for funding, planning, fares, safety, and service coordination.

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A photo of UB's battery-electric bus event
Zero Emissions•by Alex Roman•September 1, 2026

Inside Look: University at Buffalo Puts First 8 Electric Buses Into Stampede Service

UB, transportation solutions provider WeDriveU, and fleet electrification specialist Zenobē marked the deployment in the presence of students, university administrators, and local officials.

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DART light rail and transit bus.
Management•by Staff and News Reports•August 31, 2026

DART Introduces Dashboard to Track Ridership Data

The initial release represents the first phase of DART’s efforts to expand access to ridership information. Additional dashboard features, data, and functionality will be introduced in future phases.

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The Economic Impact of Motorcoach Travel in the U.S.
Motorcoach•by Alex Roman•August 31, 2026

ABA Report: Motorcoach Travel Generates $161.6B Economic Impact

The 2025 analysis finds motorcoach travel supported nearly 900,000 jobs and generated $28 billion in federal, state, and local taxes.

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Six people hold shovels in dirt at the SEPTA 11th Street Station ground breaking.
Management•by Staff and News Reports•August 31, 2026

SEPTA Breaks Ground on $44M Accessibility Upgrade at 11th Street Station

The project will add elevators and other upgrades to make the busy L station fully ADA accessible, with a yearlong closure expected to accelerate construction and save up to $3 million.

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