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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2024

Cleveland Celebrating Transit Agency's 50th Year

In 1974, the Cleveland Transit System changed and became known as the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority after former Cleveland Mayor Ralph Perk signed the RTA legislation on Dec. 30, 1974.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2024

Virgina Department of Rail and Public Transportation Names New Director

Tiffany Robinson brings nearly 15 years of distinguished experience in state and local government, with a proven track record of leadership in strategic policy development, public administration, and community-focused initiatives.

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ArticlesNovember 7, 2024

Next Generation of Positive Train Control: Unfolding Future Trends

For rail authorities and operators, the PTC journey has delivered multiple insights and challenges, marking a transformative step toward smart railways. However, this journey doesn’t end here — PTC 2.0 is on the horizon.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 6, 2024

MBTA Successfully Completes Critical Track Work on Orange Line

The last nine speed restrictions were removed from the Orange Line, making it restriction-free for the first time in nearly 15 years.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2024

Chicago Transit Returning Rail Service to Pre-Pandemic Levels

The news delivers on CTA President Dorval R. Carter Jr.’s commitment to provide pre-pandemic levels of rail service by end of year. With this new schedule, CTA is adding over 1,200 weekly rail trips when compared to the Spring 2024 schedule.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2024

Atlanta's MARTA Releases Annual Customer Charter

The Customer Charter lays out eight key initiatives to be completed during the next 12 months.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2024

Boston's MBTA, NJ Transit Unveil Railcars of the Future

With each vehicle, both agencies hope to take their fleets into the next-generation of railcar technology.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2024

California's VTA Launches Cutting Edge Approach To Livable Transit-Oriented Communities

Projects funded in this one-of-a-kind transit agency funding program received $15,000 to $175,000 to advance the creation of vibrant, equitable, and sustainable public spaces, housing, and commercial development near public transit stations throughout the county.

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The Math Isn’t Adding Up for Public Transit. Here’s How to Fix It.

Agencies can drive more value from technology investments by consolidating connectivity applications

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2024

$2.4B Awarded to New Rail Projects

The projects will make rail safer, more reliable, and more resilient, getting goods and people where they need to be quickly with fewer disruptions, lower shipping costs, and less pollution.

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