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A BART train on the tracks.
Newsby StaffApril 13, 2026

San Francisco's BART Breaks Multiple Records for Post-Pandemic Ridership in March

BART recorded 5,403,140 exits in March, making it the highest monthly ridership since the pandemic and surpassing the previous high set in October 2025 (5,346,890 exits).

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A California zero-emission Big Blue Bus parked outside a bus depot.
Newsby StaffApril 13, 2026

California's Big Blue Bus Moves Closer to All-Electric Future with $56 Million Investment

The Santa Monica agency’s new charging infrastructure and fleet expansion aim to improve air quality, equity, and long-term system resilience.

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A blurry TransLink R2 rapid bus
Newsby StaffApril 8, 2026

Vancouver's TransLink Fast-Tracks RapidBus Line to Metrotown

Funded through the 2025 Investment Plan, the new R2 Marine–Willingdon RapidBus is expected to begin service in September, more than three months ahead of schedule.

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Governor Moore speaking at Maryland light rail station
Newsby StaffApril 7, 2026

Governor Advances Transit-Oriented Development in Baltimore

The Maryland Transit Administration is advancing the nearly $1.4 billion Light Rail Modernization Program, which modernizes the Baltimore Central Light Rail Line from Hunt Valley to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport with new, low-floor vehicles and upgrades to all light rail stations, systems, and maintenance facilities.

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A rider looking at a Via map on a smartphone
Newsby StaffApril 6, 2026

NJ TRANSIT Introducing New Microtransit Pilot

The service will offer free connections to major bus stops and park-and-rides, linking customers to NJ TRANSIT’s fixed-route bus network.

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A look inside the new better Breeze ticket vending machines during installation at Lindbergh Center Station.
Photo Galleriesby Elora HaynesApril 6, 2026

Building Better Breeze: MARTA’s Fare System Rollout in Photos

See how MARTA’s better Breeze system came to life, from construction to installation across stations.

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A fleet of Caltrain electrified trains on tracks
Newsby StaffApril 3, 2026

Funding Gap Could Force Caltrain to Slash Service, Close Stations

The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board recently met for a budget workshop, during which staff outlined the significant service reductions Caltrain could be forced to make without new external funding. 

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SEPTA's Exo railcars
Newsby StaffApril 2, 2026

SEPTA Purchases Montreal Coach Cars to Bolster Regional Rail Fleet

Funding for the purchase of the railcars comes from the nearly $220 million in additional capital dollars Gov. Josh Shapiro allocated in November 2025 to support urgent safety upgrades and infrastructure improvements.

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A subway train stopped at the 48th Street platform in Manhattan.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 1, 2026

Manhattan’s Central Business District Travel Climbs to 6.3 Million Daily Trips as Transit Leads Growth

Although volumes remain below pre-pandemic levels, NYMTC’s latest Hub Bound report shows rising transit use, shifting commute patterns, and continued recovery.

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PSTA, City of Dunedin, and Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna during a check ceremony for restoration of the Dunedin Pier
Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2026

PSTA, City Officials Receive Money to Repair Hurricane Ravaged Pier

The funds will specifically reconstruct the portion of the pier used by PSTA’s Clearwater Ferry, creating a permanent dock for the ferry service, which serves as an important transportation and tourism link to other Pinellas County communities.

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