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Rendering of CTA railcar
Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2026

FTA Launches Safety Inspections, Plans Directive to IDOT on CTA Issues

The FTA said its actions build on its nationwide campaign to make transit systems safer for American families.

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Safety officers at a CATS light rail station
Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2026

North Carolina's CATS Makes It Easier for Riders to Report Concerns

Customers have always been able to report concerns through the CATS Customer Service line or the “Report a Problem to CATS” feature in the CATS-Pass mobile app; however, CATS has also integrated a Text-a-Tip line, giving riders multiple, easy-to-use channels to get support.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom stands at a podium surrounded by a group of state and community leaders.
Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2026

Governor Newsom Signs $590 Million Emergency Loan Bill for Bay Area Transit Agencies

The 12-year loan stabilizes BART, Muni, Caltrain, and AC Transit as ridership rebounds and leaders pursue a 2026 tax measure.

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Cover photo for Biz Briefs
Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2026

Biz Briefs: Glydways Breaks Ground in ATL and More!

In this edition of Biz Briefs, we highlight the latest developments shaping the future of mobility — from manufacturers and technology providers to transit agencies and motorcoach service operators.

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Passenger boarding Saskatoon Transit bus.
Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2026

Masabi Acquires Passenger Technology Group

Masabi and Passenger share a vision for the future of public transport — connected, customer-centric, and cloud-native — where every step of the journey works together seamlessly to elevate the transit experience.

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David Carol, Baker Alloush, and Jesse Lazarus from METRO's People Movement February 4 edition.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 4, 2026

New Rolling Stock Strategy Lead at New York MTA and More in People Movement

In this edition, we cover recent appointments and announcements at HDR, NCTD, STV, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.

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Articlesby Alex RomanDecember 3, 2025

MJ Maynard Talks Advocacy, Mentorship, and the Future of Transit

In October, MJ Maynard-Carey, CEO of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, handed over the gavel to Leanne Redden, the incoming chair of APTA.

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A rickshaw parked between two red transit buses in India.
Articlesby Elora HaynesOctober 13, 2025

What India's Everyday Public Transit Reveals About U.S. Challenges

From efficiency to culture, a rickshaw run in India reveals people-centered lessons for building stronger American transit.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 21, 2025

WeDriveU’s President/CEO Erick Van Wagenen Talks Contracting and More

Erick Van Wagenen, president and CEO of WeDriveU, recently appeared on an episode of METROspectives for a candid discussion about the company’s evolving mission, how contractors can add value to public agencies, and more.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mark R. AeschJuly 15, 2025

The Fiscal Lessons of Goldilocks

Some agencies might suggest they are funded in the public transportation space. Some complain that they are funded too little. I have never heard a public transportation executive proclaim that they are funded too much. And if no public agencies are funded too much, then, by definition, none are funded too little. To steal from Goldilocks’ thinking, they are all funded just right.

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