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Transit Dispatchesby Timothy MenardSeptember 2, 2025

Transit ROI & System Efficiencies Will Drive 'Big, Beautiful' Transit Funding

For many years, the narrative surrounding public transit improvements has been heavily weighted toward environmental gains and carbon reduction. While these are undeniably crucial long-term benefits, the immediate focus of this new funding environment is firmly on demonstrable system efficiencies and a clear return on investment.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 13, 2025

How Refurbishment is Driving Innovation at Everett Transit

By winning one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Sustainability, this project underscores a crucial truth: in times of uncertainty, practical solutions often lead the way.

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Articlesby Alex RomanJune 19, 2025

Consultant Q&A: HDR's Doug Jackson on Delivering Transit Megaprojects with Community Trust and More

As principal program manager for Toronto’s Ontario Line, he reflects on lessons learned and the importance of keeping community needs at the center of every decision.

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Exterior daytime shot of C-TRAN's new campus expansion in Vancouver, Washington.
Articlesby Elora HaynesJune 16, 2025

How C-TRAN's Mass Timber Campus Expansion Reimagines Transit Infrastructure

See how C-TRAN's eco-conscious campus in Vancouver, Washington, uses mass timber to meet climate goals, support staff, and model future-ready design.

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Articlesby StaffMay 29, 2025

Consultant Q&A: Data, Defining Success, and More with HNTB's Tam

In her most recent role as the Customer Experience Lead for Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s System Modernization program, DART Transform, Tam and her team collaborate closely with the transit agency to improve riders’ day-to-day experience.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 6, 2025

Intercity Bus Lines are Making Big Moves on Major Corridors, A DePaul Study Finds

More frequent intercity bus service on the country's busiest routes is giving a boost to an often-overlooked transportation sector, according to “Stepping Up Service, 2025 Outlook for the Intercity Bus Industry,” the latest installment of the Chaddick Institute at DePaul’s annual review of bus travel.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2019

COTA names sr. director of development

Kimberly Sharp has been deputy director, planning and development for the City of Westerville since 2013.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2019

L.A. Metro RFP seeks early contractor involvement to develop project

Agency is seeking a pre-development agreement with up to two private sector proposers to assist in the planning and design of the Sepulveda transit corridor megaproject.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2019

Smart transit project proposals missing the mark, study says

Study says projects were proposed for areas in which those who work there might benefit from them more than those who live there.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2019

Tempe streetcar project receives $75 million from FTA

The total project cost is $192.4 million, including a request of $75 million in federal transit infrastructure grants.

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