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Technologyby Staff and News ReportsAugust 7, 2025

METRO Announces 2025 Innovative Solutions Award Winners

This year’s award winners helped improve efficiency by replacing outdated systems, create better mobility options for passengers, and much more.

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Managementby StaffAugust 6, 2025

Philadelphia's SEPTA Sets Deadline to Avert Cuts

The agency has also released schedules reflecting the service cuts and is urging customers to review all of their travel options.

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Busby StaffAugust 6, 2025

Alexander Dennis Opens Las Vegas Bus Manufacturing Facility

To commemorate the facility's launch, it handed over the first two of 10 new Enviro500 double-deck buses to the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseAugust 6, 2025

FTA Launches Inquiry Into Storage of Electric Buses at Philadelphia’s SEPTA, Citing Multiple Battery Fires

The inquiry follows many battery fire incidents in decommissioned electric buses with lithium-ion batteries in storage.

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Technologyby Staff and News ReportsAugust 6, 2025

Biz Briefs: Masabi, EZFare Extends to 6 States and More

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

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Zero Emissionsby StaffAugust 6, 2025

EPA Proposes to Repeal GHG Emissions Standards

The proposed repeal would end GHG emissions standards for all highway vehicles, citing new data and limits on EPA authority under the Clean Air Act.

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Managementby StaffAugust 5, 2025

Chicago Set to Complete Improvements at 44 Bus Turnarounds, Rail Stations

Since the spring, crews have been performing an estimated $6.5 million in repairs and maintenance at several rail and bus locations across the CTA service region, with work set to be completed at additional rail stations and bus turnarounds by the end of 2025.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseAugust 5, 2025

Pittsburgh Regional Transit Faces Proposed Cuts, Releases Final Public Comment Report

More than 4,800 riders shared concerns as the agency warns of deep service cuts and fare hikes without urgent state funding support.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseAugust 4, 2025

New York MTA’s Interborough Express Advancing from Planning to Active Phase

Design kicks off on the Interborough Express, set to connect Brooklyn and Queens to the subway, bus, and Long Island Rail Road.

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Managementby Staff and News ReportsAugust 4, 2025

Marc Molinaro Confirmed as Administrator of the FTA

Molinaro assumes leadership of the FTA following the tenure of Acting Administrator Tariq Bokhari, who will now serve as deputy administrator.

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