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Managementby StaffJune 10, 2025

Kansas City’s Transportation Authority Greenlights First TOD Housing Project

Approved by KCATA’s Economic Development and Real Estate Committee, the project will be moved to the KCATA board for a two-stage review, beginning in June, with a final vote expected in July.

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Security and Safetyby Alex RomanJune 9, 2025

New Guide Helps Public Transit, Motorcoach Fleets Prepare for Emergencies Before Disaster Strikes

A new industry guide arms transit and motorcoach fleet managers with the tools and strategies they need to safeguard operations, passengers, and personnel before disaster strikes.

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Passengers boarding an orange LA Metro public transit bus.
Managementby StaffJune 9, 2025

LA Metro Joins LASEC as Official Public Transit Provider for the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host City

As a host city supporter, the authority aims to provide eco-friendly transit to matches and events while mitigating traffic congestion.

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A community ribbon-cutting ceremony with fire works in the background.
Railby StaffJune 9, 2025

South Central Extension Debuts, Transforming Transit and Community in South Phoenix

The 5.5-mile light rail extension connects South Phoenix to Valley Metro Rail’s new two-line system.

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Motorcoachby StaffJune 9, 2025

The Virginia Breeze Hits New Ridership Milestones

The record underscores the continued demand for accessible and affordable travel options across the Commonwealth, particularly in regions that lack robust transportation alternatives.

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Railby StaffJune 9, 2025

LA Metro Unveils LAX Transit Center, Advancing Vision for Olympic-Ready Transit Network

The opening represents the eighth completed project under Metro’s “Twenty-Eight by ’28” initiative — a strategic capital program aimed at modernizing transit infrastructure ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Managementby StaffJune 7, 2025

Board Passes Labor Agreement, Budget at California's VTA

The board unanimously approved a contract ratified by an overwhelming majority of employees represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265.

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Managementby StaffJune 6, 2025

SamTrans Adopts $663M Two-Year Budget, Eyes Fiscal Sustainability Beyond 2027

Officials said the agency continues highlighting the importance of fiscal planning in an environment where operational costs are rising faster than revenues, impacting transit agencies across the region.

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Railby StaffJune 5, 2025

NJ TRANSIT Moves Forward on Northern Rail Maintenance Facility with Design-Build RFQ

Pending state approval, the RFQ launch marks the first step in a major federally funded infrastructure upgrade to improve rail system reliability and resilience in North Jersey.

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Railby Staff and News ReportsJune 5, 2025

FRA Report Finds California High-Speed Rail Project in Default of Federal Grant Terms

U.S. DOT cites delays, cost overruns, and funding shortfalls in 310-page review; CHSRA has 37 days to respond before possible grant termination

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