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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2025

San Antonio's VIA Approves 'Transformational' FY26 Budget

The budget builds on VIA’s accelerated vision for enhancing transit service and organizational performance, focusing on what riders value most: more frequent service, safer journeys, and improved access to opportunities.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2025

100-Plus New Battery-Electric Buses Approved for Metro Vancouver

With $479 million in newly approved funding, TransLink is set to expand its battery-electric bus fleet, replace aging diesel vehicles, build out charging infrastructure, and move closer to a zero-emission future.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2025

VIA Breaks Ground on San Antonio's First Advanced Rapid Transit Line

Construction is set to begin in late July, starting with utility relocation and initial grade-level work.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2025

California’s San Mateo County TA Awards $83M to Boost Transit Access, Connectivity

The investments, approved at the TA’s June board meeting, aim to reduce traffic congestion, improve regional connectivity, and expand equitable transportation infrastructure through two complementary grant programs.

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Videosby Alex RomanJune 11, 2025

The State of Intercity Bus Lines, Greyhound, and More with Flix North America’s CEO Kai Boysan

METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman spoke to Boysan, about how the FlixBus model works, the company’s worldwide success, and much more.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2025

VTA Recommends New Tunnel Contractor for BART Silicon Valley Phase II

The move follows an in-depth project review that identified significant cost-saving opportunities.

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Articlesby Alex RomanJune 5, 2025

Consultant Q&A: Stantec’s Ryan White on Regulation, Funding, and Community-Centered Solutions

With over two decades of experience, Stantec’s Ryan White shares insights on navigating complex transit regulations, funding challenges, and the importance of authentic stakeholder engagement to deliver inclusive, future-ready transportation infrastructure.

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ArticlesMay 20, 2025

States ‘Up Their Game’ with Enhanced Intercity Bus Offerings

Testing new reservation options, improving apps and text alerts, strengthening links to Amtrak, and devising creative campaigns to boost traffic are just some of the ways operations like Colorado’s Bustang, Oregon’s POINT, and Virginia Breeze are finding success in the market.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2025

FTA Launches $1.5B Grant Initiative to Expand, Modernize Public Transit

This year’s Notice of Funding Opportunity brings notable changes to the grant qualification process.

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Articlesby Timothy MenardMay 14, 2025

Navigating the Impact of Tariffs on Transit: A Strategic Approach for Agencies

Here, we explore the multifaceted impact of tariffs on transit, the shifting demographics of bus ridership, and the importance of strategic partnerships in mitigating these challenges.

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