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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 4, 2025

Marc Molinaro Confirmed as Administrator of the FTA

Molinaro assumes leadership of the FTA following the tenure of Acting Administrator Tariq Bokhari, who will now serve as deputy administrator.

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Attendees listening to an presentation at the Arrowhead Transit RideAmart 2025 launch event.
Articlesby Elora HaynesJuly 24, 2025

Modernizing Rural Transit: Arrowhead Transit's RideSmart 2025 Overhaul

Community input, new tech, and smarter routes drive Arrowhead Transit's system changes, reshaping rural mobility in Minnesota.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mark R. AeschJuly 15, 2025

The Fiscal Lessons of Goldilocks

Some agencies might suggest they are funded in the public transportation space. Some complain that they are funded too little. I have never heard a public transportation executive proclaim that they are funded too much. And if no public agencies are funded too much, then, by definition, none are funded too little. To steal from Goldilocks’ thinking, they are all funded just right.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsJuly 10, 2025

Innovation Showcase: Autonomous Buses Are on the Horizon

Autonomous vehicle technology has advanced dramatically and will likely reach mass markets in 2027. We examine how the technology is developed and what it means for public transportation systems and driverless buses.

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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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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2025

USDOT Approves 529 Infrastructure Grants Totaling $2.9B Across Multiple Sectors

The announcement brings the total number of projects approved under the current administration to 1,065, representing approximately $10 billion in federal investment.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2025

Voith Turbo Marks 50 Years in the U.S.

To commemorate the occasion, the company hosted a special event at its York, Pa., facility, honoring its rich history and the employees who have played a central role in its success.

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ArticlesMay 20, 2025

States ‘Up Their Game’ with Enhanced Intercity Bus Offerings

Testing new reservation options, improving apps and text alerts, strengthening links to Amtrak, and devising creative campaigns to boost traffic are just some of the ways operations like Colorado’s Bustang, Oregon’s POINT, and Virginia Breeze are finding success in the market.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2025

USDOT Approves an Additional $607M in Funding

The awards represent the latest step in the Department’s ongoing efforts to address a large backlog of previously announced but unobligated infrastructure projects.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2025

New York's CDTA Ridership Hits 54-Year High

The agency said the record ridership is fueled by many factors, including CDTA being the only upstate transit authority to operate three BRT lines, and CDTA continues to grow its popular Universal Access program, which now includes more than 60 businesses, colleges, and universities.

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