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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 StaffJuly 2, 2025

APTA Announces the 2025 Rail Safety, Security and Emergency Management Winners

Nominations are evaluated on four criteria: effectiveness, benefit level, innovation, and transferability.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2025

JTA Hosts National AV Day Conference

Held just one week before JTA’s historic launch of NAVI, the nation’s first permanent public transportation revenue-service powered by AVs, the event set a new attendance record. It underscored Jacksonville’s growing reputation as a leader in autonomous mobility innovation.

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Articlesby Alex RomanJune 12, 2025

Consultant Q&A: AECOM's Diane Cowin on Planning, Innovation, and the Future of Transit

As Transit Market Leader for the Americas, she brings deep expertise in federal funding strategy, ESG-focused development, and equity-centered leadership.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2025

Regulatory Rollback Could Stall Zero-Emission Bus Innovation

New resolutions may slow clean vehicle adoption, stalling momentum for zero-emission transportation and public health safeguards.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2025

Philadelphia’s SEPTA Expands Cost-Saving Plan with New Phase of Efficiency Program

Facing a $213 million deficit, SEPTA is launching the next phase of its Efficiency & Accountability Program, building on employee-led innovations, fare enforcement, and real estate development.

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PodcastsApril 25, 2025

Rebranding, Innovation, and More with WeDriveU’s President/CEO Erick Wagenen

In our latest edition of METROspectives, WeDriveU’s President/CEO Erick Van Wagenen joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss the reasons for the rebrand, the company’s recently launched engagement initiative and much more.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2025

Florida's JTA Opens Autonomous Innovation Center, Unveils Service Name for AV Program

NAVI, which stands for Neighborhood Autonomous Vehicle Innovation, will operate from the AIC, which serves as the command center facility to store, service, monitor, and maintain Jacksonville’s autonomous mobility fleet and is set to launch this summer with NAVI servicing the first phase of the U2C.

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Videosby Alex RomanApril 16, 2025

Rebranding, Innovation, and More with WeDriveU’s President/CEO Erick Van Wagenen

One of the top five largest contractors in the nation, WeDriveU recently rebranded from its previous name National Express.

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