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Shovels standing in dirt with a zero emissions bus in the background.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 24, 2026

DASH Breaks Ground on First On-Route Electric Bus Chargers in D.C. Region

The fast-charging infrastructure will help extend electric bus range, improve fleet utilization, and support DASH's goal of transitioning to a fully zero-emission fleet.

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Investing in Long-Term Transportation Reliability
ArticlesJune 24, 2026

Smarter Maintenance Starts with Risk, Not Routine

As infrastructure ages and funding pressures mount, effective asset management is becoming critical to maintaining safe, reliable transportation networks.

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Six-Year Plan Boosts Virginia Transit, Rail Investments
Newsby StaffJune 17, 2026

Virginia's $28.5B Transportation Plan Targets Transit and Rail

Approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board, the program supports ongoing infrastructure projects while providing new investments in transit, state of good repair and transportation alternatives.

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A blue and white OCTA public transit bus parked in the street.
Newsby Elora HaynesJune 9, 2026

OCTA Approves $2 Billion Budget for FY 2026-27, Prioritizing Transit Investments

More than half of the agency’s upcoming spending plan is dedicated to transit as OCTA balances infrastructure investment with fiscal stability.

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Frontrunner's new facility in Billerica, Massachusetts.
Newsby StaffJune 8, 2026

Frontrunner Bus Group Expands with New Massachusetts Headquarters

The significantly larger facility will provide the infrastructure needed to support the company’s growing workforce, advanced technologies, and expanding product line.

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A man sits in a passenger rail seat and looks at his phone.
Articlesby Elora HaynesJune 8, 2026

The Invisible Infrastructure of Passenger Flow

What a seat reservation system on Austria’s Railjet trains reveals about the future of rider experience, and why U.S. agencies should pay attention.

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SamTrans planning for ballot measure
Newsby StaffJune 4, 2026

SamTrans Sets Priorities for Potential Connect Bay Area Revenue

The board-approved framework allocates future funding to maintaining service, rider improvements, equity initiatives, and infrastructure repairs.

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ABA testifies for federal bus regulations
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 3, 2026

ABA's Ferguson Testifies in Support of BUSES Act, National Standards for Bus Operators

The BUSES Act would create a nationwide framework preventing state and local governments from enforcing bus idling restrictions of less than 15 minutes, a threshold consistent with existing Environmental Protection Agency guidance.

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A Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus stop and sign.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 1, 2026

MBTA Board Approves $10.3 Billion Capital Plan Through 2031

The five-year plan funds more than 660 projects aimed at improving reliability, modernizing infrastructure, and enhancing the rider experience across the MBTA system.

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WMATA 7000-series railcars at Navy Yard
Newsby StaffMay 27, 2026

FTA Invests $166M to Modernize America’s Passenger Rail Infrastructure 

The Administration said the funding will support capital projects to replace outdated rail rolling stock, including passenger railcars and propulsion vehicles used in public transportation service.

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