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California Governor Gavin Newsom stands at a podium surrounded by a group of state and community leaders.
Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2026

Governor Newsom Signs $590 Million Emergency Loan Bill for Bay Area Transit Agencies

The 12-year loan stabilizes BART, Muni, Caltrain, and AC Transit as ridership rebounds and leaders pursue a 2026 tax measure.

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A woman pushes a man in a wheelchair on a rail platform.
Newsby Elora HaynesFebruary 5, 2026

Free Rides, Civil Rights, and the Legacy of Rosa Parks in 2026

Transit agencies across the U.S. commemorated Transit Equity Day with zero fares and a renewed focus on access and equity.

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A blue and white graphic with text reading "Foothill Gold Line: Design Contract Award & 2026 Board Leadership."
Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2026

Foothill Gold Line Board Awards Claremont Extension Design Contract to Parsons, Maintains Board Leadership for 2026

Parsons wins the $60M Claremont Extension design contract as the Foothill Gold Line board reaffirms leadership during a pivotal project phase.

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Image of affordable homes from the Tamien Light Rail station.
Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2026

Transit-Oriented Development Drives Housing, Mobility, and Economic Growth Across U.S. Cities

See how VTA and DART are turning station-area land into housing, mobility hubs, and long-term economic value.

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A overhead view of an LA Metro rail station platform.
Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2026

LA Metro Launches Care-Based Public Safety Division

The new division brings ambassadors, outreach, and crisis response together to improve safety, coordination, and rider experience systemwide.

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Two people standing in front of a white charter bus parked at a transportation facility.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 8, 2026

Charter Bus Company Helps California District with School Transportation

Busloop is helping Oakland Unified School District with field trip and other travel needs to aid in combatting effects of budget cuts and support underserved communities.

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A blue OCTA transit bus at a bus stop.
Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2026

California's OCTA Highlights Major Transportation and Transit Milestones in 2025

OCTA advanced transit, highway, and environmental projects in 2025, improving mobility, easing congestion, and expanding access across Orange County.

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An orange LA Metro bus driving on a city street.
Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2025

Registrations for LA Metro’s LIFE, GoPass Exceed One Million

Learn how agency programs have provided more than 92 million free to low-income, student, and fire-impacted Angelenos since 2021.

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Silhouettes in a bus window with text Reading "ISA in California: Weighing Safety Benefits Against Public Concerns."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 13, 2025

ISA in California: Weighing Safety Benefits Against Public Concerns

Mineta Transportation Institute researchers examine the potential safety benefits and the challenges of the use of Intelligent Speed Assistance.

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Riders pass through a BART entrance.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 11, 2025

Bay Area Poll Shows Majority Support for Potential 2026 Transit Measure

A new poll shows growing support for a potential 2026 Bay Area transportation sales tax measure, with a majority of voters backing efforts to protect transit funding, improve reliability, and more.

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