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A New Flyer 60-foot articulated bus
Newsby StaffMay 29, 2026

WMATA Debuts 'Fares Pay for Service' Awareness Campaign

The campaign was highlighted during a media event at the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center in Silver Spring, where WMATA’s GM/CEO Randy Clarke joined Metro Transit Police officers, WMATA management team, board members, and staff to expand fare enforcement and customer education efforts on Metro Bus routes throughout the region.

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Three people pose for a picture with a signed document.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 26, 2026

Latinos in Transit, WTS International Renew Partnership to Advance Transportation Workforce Development

The renewed three-year agreement expands collaboration on leadership development, mentorship, education, and economic growth initiatives across the public transportation industry.

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Tri-Rail Train
Newsby StaffMay 22, 2026

SFRTA Partners on “Are You OK?” Mental Health Awareness Campaign

Supported by a $56,500 grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the program will combine targeted public education campaigns with specialized training for SFRTA employees, contractors, and regional partners.

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Operation Lifesaver rail safety grant graphic displayed over railroad tracks, highlighting federal funding for crossing safety and trespass prevention campaigns.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 14, 2026

Operation Lifesaver Awards Nearly $198,000 in Rail Safety Grants

Operation Lifesaver and the FHWA awarded nearly $198,000 in grants to 10 state programs for rail safety education campaigns focused on crossing safety, trespass prevention, and public awareness initiatives.

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LIT Mentorship Program participants.
Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2026

Latinos In Transit Wraps Inaugural Navigate Mentorship Program

The LIT Navigate Mentorship Program was launched as a structured, low-cost opportunity for active LIT members, focused on intentional growth, workforce development, mentorship, networking, and education.

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Chicago Metra train on tracks
Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2026

Chicago's Metra Rail Announces 41 Safety Blitzes in 2026

During a safety blitz, Metra employees will visit one of the railroad’s 243 stations during the morning rush hour, distributing educational materials on train and grade-crossing safety, answering questions, and listening to riders’ safety concerns.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2026

Pierce Transit Partners with Local College to Enhance Transit Education

The donation provides students with additional hands-on access to a full-size public transit vehicle, allowing them to train on the same equipment that transit agencies across the region and the country use.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2025

TAPTCO ‘Recreates’ Safety Leadership Training Course for Transit, Paratransit Ops

The Safety Leadership Course is an advanced educational course for all levels of leadership and can be delivered online or from a thumb drive. The course includes seven training programs and a 40-question final exam.

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TransLink logo overlaid on a SkyTrain at a station platform in Metro Vancouver.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 25, 2025

TransLink’s Fare Enforcement Program Drives Revenue Gains and Improved Compliance

A crackdown on fare evasion, combined with education efforts, is driving more Metro Vancouver riders to pay full fare—generating $3.2 million in additional revenue in just six months.

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Young people on a Denver RTD railcar.
Newsby StaffMay 6, 2025

Denver’s RTD Partners to Launch Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign

The initiative aims to provide educational resources and information to encourage customers and community members to identify and report human trafficking.

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