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The ribbon cutting ceremony and parade for the opening of the Purple Line.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 21, 2024

IndyGo Celebrates Purple Line Grand Opening

New 15.2 mile Bus Rapid Transit route connects downtown Indianapolis to the City of Lawrence.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 18, 2024

Transit Safety Oversight Regulation Finalized

The Biden-Harris Administration finalized national regulations to strengthen transit safety oversight to make rail transit safer for both workers and riders.

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A Proterra electric bus.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 17, 2024

FTA Issues Safety Advisory on Proterra Buses

FTA issues Safety Advisory 24-1 advising transit agencies that use certain Proterra-built Phoenix Motorcars buses to make an important software update to correct an overheating issue that can increase the risk of vehicle fire.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2024

Denver's RTD Lands $150M Fed Grant for BRT Project

Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the East Colfax Avenue BRT will provide faster, more frequent transit for residents and commuters between downtown Denver and the Colfax light rail station in Aurora, Colo.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2024

New FTA Directive Requires Transit Agencies to Address Transit Worker Assaults

The General Directive, the first one to be issued by FTA, will require more than 700 transit agencies nationwide to take action to protect frontline transit workers from the risk of assaults.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2024

Houston METRO Adds Zero-Emission Buses to Fleet

The pilot project represents a significant step toward enhancing the customer experience and improving service reliability.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2024

King County Metro Cuts Ribbon on New RapidRide Line

The new RapidRide G Line adds miles of red bus lanes, along with extensive upgrades and improvements to Madison St.

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ArticlesAugust 20, 2024

November 2024 Election Prospects: Same Uncertain Route As Ever

Two divergent visions for the federal transit role must also focus on the supply chain.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2024

FTA Issues Final Rule on Training Requirements to Improve Transit Safety

The updates maintain a uniform safety training curriculum and minimum requirements for rail transit and state safety personnel, building upon existing training requirements for safety professionals.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2024

Las Vegas Breaks Ground on Maryland Parkway BRT Project

Secretary Buttigieg was joined by RTC leadership and members of Nevada’s federal delegation to mark the beginning of construction on the $378 million project that will improve safety and enhance functionality along a 12.5-mile stretch of one of the most important corridors in Southern Nevada.

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