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Newsby Alex RomanApril 26, 2019

Tech Trends: What are the benefits, future for eScooters?

METRO spoke to Louis Pappas, sr. manager, transportation & mobility policy, at Bird about the ideal application and how it reduces car trips.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2019

St. Louis Metro extends partnership with safety app, Noonlight

With the solution, any Metro passenger who feels uncomfortable or at risk can open the app and hold their thumb on the safe button.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2019

Back doors of MUNI trains to remain closed until investigation complete

A woman got her hand stuck in a closed door of one of the new MUNI light rail vehicles before falling down onto the track.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2019

Man arrested after holding bus driver hostage, demanding ride to Portland

The male passenger and female driver were the only people on the bus, with the driver able to hit an emergency alarm at some point.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2019

Transit could drive contactless payment growth

Large transit agencies have moved or are moving to open contactless payments, including in Chicago, Portland, and New York.  

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2019

Amtrak recognized as one of America's best employers

The agency is on the Forbes list for the fifth year in a row and is among 500 employers across 25 industries.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2019

CCW to install TriMet driver protection system units

Will allow drivers to feel confident in driving their route while still being able to connect and interact with their passengers.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2019

Senators threaten to withhold WMATA funds if it selects Chinese railcars

CRRC is actively pursuing a WMATA contract likely to exceed $1 billion to build up to 800 of its new 8000-series railcars.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2019

Metra launches 'COPS' safety mobile app

The app automatically disables the user’s smartphone flash to ensure discretion, and reports can be made anonymously.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2019

SacRT among agencies recognized with TSA's Gold Standard Award

The recognition goes to agencies that achieve top scores during an annual review of 17 categories.

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