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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsOctober 6, 2025

Safety, Accessibility Key for FTA's Molinaro

Federal Transit Administrator Marc Molinaro recently addressed the crowd at the APTA's TRANSform Conference, which was held Sept. 14 to 17 in Boston.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 20, 2025

Boston's MBTA, AlphaRoute Redefine Paratransit Efficiency with NDSP Optimization Breakthrough

Because of the increase in efficiency, cost savings, and more, the MBTA and AlphaRoute have won one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Paratransit.

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Rendering of a RTD Bus Rapid Transit service stop branded with the Diagonal Flyer design.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 13, 2025

Commuting Solutions Unveils Brands for CO 119 Bus Rapid Transit and Corridor Bikeway

Branded wayfinding, station designs, and corridor upgrades aim to create a modern, user-friendly travel experience between Boulder and Longmont.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mark R. AeschAugust 12, 2025

Getting Better on Purpose

The notion of agencies being over- or underfunded, I argued, doesn’t hold up. If an agency wants to turn up the heat — to grow beyond the status quo — it must demonstrate measurable value.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 5, 2025

MV Transportation at 50: A Legacy of Purpose and a Future Driven by Innovation

To mark MV’s 50th anniversary, METRO Magazine sat down with Gary Coles, the company’s chief customer success officer, to discuss how MV honors its founding values, continues to innovate across service models, and helps transit agencies meet the evolving demands of modern mobility.

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A bright green PRT bus on a city street.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 5, 2025

Pittsburgh Regional Transit Faces Proposed Cuts, Releases Final Public Comment Report

More than 4,800 riders shared concerns as the agency warns of deep service cuts and fare hikes without urgent state funding support.

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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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