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Managementby News/Media ReleaseJuly 8, 2025

LA Metro Board Approves 2026 Transit Fund Allocations to Local Jurisdictions, Transit Operators

An estimated $2.9 billion in allocations will fund pedestrian projects and local transportation improvements to prevent delays.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseJuly 3, 2025

WMATA Celebrates Three Years of Joint Development Project Successes

Agency projects add homes, offices, and millions in tax revenue as WMATA fast-tracks more joint development deals.

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Managementby StaffJuly 3, 2025

MTA Unveils $1B Transit Modernization and Repair Plan for Maryland

The report identifies the resources needed to maintain a State of Good Repair (SGR) across bus, rail, and

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Paratransitby News/Media ReleaseJuly 3, 2025

GoGoGrandparent Reports Record Ridership Growth in San Francisco Bay Area

Older adults across the Bay Area are gaining greater independence through nearly 14,000 subsidized rides provided by GoGoGrandparent, a service helping seniors access transportation without apps while supporting community connections.

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Technologyby StaffJuly 3, 2025

Biz Briefs: Via, Hitachi Rail, and More

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

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A Closer Look: Go-Ahead London Taps BetterFleet for Major EV Charge Management Rollout

With over 1,000 electric buses and chargers already in service across 20 depots in the UK, the initiative will grow to over 1,500 units spanning 30 depots by the end of 2025.

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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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An American flag on a blue, cloudless sky with text reading, "Transportation Secretary Duffy Unveils NEPA Reforms".
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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