Russ Tieskoetter

New York MTA Launches Historic $1.9B Signal, Track Modernization Project

Funded in part by congestion pricing revenue, the project will replace nearly century-old signals along the A and C lines in Brooklyn and Queens.

Maryland Unveils Ambitious MARC Growth, Transformation Plan

Developed through in-depth analysis and broad stakeholder and community input, the Plan charts phased improvements across five-year, 10-year, and long-term scenarios to expand mobility, service quality, and economic development through MARC Train Service.

The High Cost of Transit Buses: Industry Leaders Look to Procurement Reform

Transit leaders and policymakers examine how standardized bus designs, streamlined procurement, and predictable funding could help agencies stretch budgets and deliver better service.

Biz Briefs: Luminator Launches AI Technology to Monitor Bus Stop Conditions and More

In METRO's latest installment, we also take a look at recent news from Masabi, Troman Industries, ioki, CCW, and more partnerships making headlines across the transportation sector.

Matt Fleck

SEPTA Breaks Ground on $44M Accessibility Upgrade at 11th Street Station

The project will add elevators and other upgrades to make the busy L station fully ADA accessible, with a yearlong closure expected to accelerate construction and save up to $3 million.

House Surface Transportation Bill Advances as Transit Funding Debate Intensifies

A bipartisan transportation package moving through Congress could redefine how the U.S. funds highways, transit, and motorcoach travel, while igniting new fights over electrification, regulation, and federal priorities.

Alejandro Schwedhelm