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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2025

Illinois DOT and Cybrbase Launch Groundbreaking Cybersecurity Pilot

Six small and mid-sized transit systems in Illinois are participating in a first-of-its-kind, AI-powered vulnerability assessment designed to close cybersecurity gaps, reduce costs, and build local resilience — offering a scalable model for transit networks nationwide.

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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 Staff and News ReportsMarch 14, 2024

Feds Announce $900K in Grants to Support Intercity Passenger Rail

Created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the IRC Program provides new opportunities to entities implementing IRCs to advance multi-state and regional passenger rail service efforts.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 8, 2024

Report Recommends Extending Silver Line in Boston

Opening in 2018, the SL3 connects Chelsea with Logan Airport, East Boston, the Seaport District, and South Station, making quick, easy connections to many area bus routes, the Blue Line, the Red Line, and the Commuter Rail.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 30, 2023

CTA, CDOT Releases 'Better Streets for Buses Plan'

The plan supports key transportation goals of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration, including improving bus reliability and coordination of infrastructure investments to improve transit.

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NewsApril 12, 2022

Michigan Procurement Contract to Make Buying BEBs Simpler

Development of the technical specifications was a collaboration led by CALSTART, a national non-profit, and Michigan DOT with significant contributions from Ohio DOT, Indiana DOT, Illinois DOT, Wisconsin DOT, Iowa DOT, and four Michigan Transit Agencies.

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ArticlesOctober 7, 2020

Statewide Procurement: Simplifying Zero-Emission Bus Purchasing

As the industry landscape changes with new technology innovations in propulsion systems, software developments, and what “transit service” means, another aspect of the overall ecosystem has evolved: contract purchasing of zero-emission buses.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2020

AASHTO asks Congress for $50 Billion in relief aid for state DOTs

Preliminary projections from state DOTs show at least a 30% decline in transportation revenues on average for the next 18 months.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2020

Campaign links greater transportation investment to benefits for U.S.

Interactive map touts transit projects that reduce travel times, improve safety, protect the environment, and boost the economy.

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