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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 26, 2025

APTA Releases 2025 Public Transportation Vehicle Database

The new data shows major transit technology advances across North America.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2025

ADASTEC, Beep Form Alliance to Advance Shared Autonomous Transit

The partnership combines ADASTEC’s technology expertise with Beep’s deployment capabilities to scale automated public transportation across more use cases and regions.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2025

Chicago Announces 2 New Innovation Studio Challenges

The two challenge statements focus on improving the customer experience for non-English speaking riders and providing enhanced simulation technology to support rail operations training.

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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 1, 2025

How Two Transit Agencies Are Using Tech to Put Riders First

Now recognized with METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Technology and On-Demand Transportation, respectively, Auburn Transit and GCTD are demonstrating to the industry how artificial intelligence and flexible, rider-centric transit systems can not only address existing problems but also lay the foundation for the future of mobility.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 18, 2025

How TriMet is Leading the Way with Solar-Powered Digital Signage

In recognition of its trailblazing approach, TriMet and Connectpoint were named an Innovative Solutions Award winner for Technology.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2025

LYT Named to Prestigious List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

In a remarkable display of its regional growth and influence, LYT was ranked #7 among all companies in the San Francisco Bay Area. The achievement underscores LYT's exceptional growth, leading technology, and profound impact on urban mobility.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsJuly 10, 2025

Innovation Showcase: Autonomous Buses Are on the Horizon

Autonomous vehicle technology has advanced dramatically and will likely reach mass markets in 2027. We examine how the technology is developed and what it means for public transportation systems and driverless buses.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 30, 2025

Siemens to Roll Out Battery-Electric Passenger Locomotives in North America

The alternative propulsion technology is expected to power trains running at speeds up to 125 mph.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2025

Transdev Partners with California’s Monterey-Salinas Transit to Launch Enhanced Transit Services

The agreement, which includes a five-year base contract, reflects a shared commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and technology-forward mobility solutions to the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley communities.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2025

With WSP, Partners, CapMetro Sets the Stage for Scalable Automation

The technology demonstration at CapMetro’s North Operations and Maintenance Facility showcases the potential of automation to optimize bus yard operations, increase efficiency, and improve transit personnel's safety.

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