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Newsby Elora HaynesDecember 19, 2025

Midwest Transit Agencies Move From Crisis Response to Long-Term Stability Planning

Transit agencies in Chicago and Milwaukee stabilize budgets, avoid major cuts, and lay the groundwork for more reliable, rider-focused service.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2025

WMATA Board Adopts Updated Strategic Transformation Plan and Reviews New Budget Proposal

A new strategy and budget proposal position the agency to improve service, invest in modernization, and strengthen the region’s transit future.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2025

Washington’s Community Transit Approves First Two-Year Budget for 2026–27

New biennial budget adds 14 security officers, installs driver barriers, and readies Zip, DART, and Swift growth for Snohomish County.

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An orange and white graphic with a TriMet logo and text reading "TriMet Reduces Administrative Staff, Lowers Spending to Address Budget Gap."
Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2025

TriMet Reduces Administrative Staff, Lowers Spending to Address Budget Gap

Internal budget reductions will decrease spending by $17.7 million, eliminate 68 positions, and lead to 26 nonunion employee layoffs.

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The SEPTA Board meets in a room.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 24, 2025

SEPTA Delays Bus Purchase, Accessibility Upgrades to Transfer Funds to Operating Budget

The agency is shifting $394 million from its capital program to cover operating costs and prevent near-term service cuts.

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A Metra train operating in the snow.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 13, 2025

Chicago's Metra Unveils 2026 Budget of $1.1 Billion, Includes First Fare Increase Since 2018

The agency reports no planned service cuts as it seeks public input and prepares for looming funding gaps after COVID relief ends.

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