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Videosby Alex RomanSeptember 15, 2025

Attracting New Operators to the Industry and More with the UMA’s Scott Michael

Scott Michael, President and CEO of the UMA, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss what the association is doing to increase the number of operators, the state of the UMA in general, and much more.

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Transit Dispatchesby Timothy MenardSeptember 2, 2025

Transit ROI & System Efficiencies Will Drive 'Big, Beautiful' Transit Funding

For many years, the narrative surrounding public transit improvements has been heavily weighted toward environmental gains and carbon reduction. While these are undeniably crucial long-term benefits, the immediate focus of this new funding environment is firmly on demonstrable system efficiencies and a clear return on investment.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2025

California’s SamTrans Votes to Join Regional Transportation Measure

SB 63, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco and Sen. Jesse Arreguín of Berkeley, would authorize the creation of a regional ballot measure to prevent significant transit service cuts through a half-cent sales tax in participating counties.

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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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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2025

Santa Monica, Calif.’s Big Blue Bus Launches Prohibition Order Program

Enabled by California Senate Bill 1417, the program grants the agency authority to restrict service access for individuals involved in repeated policy violations or criminal activity on transit vehicles and facilities.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2025

New York Governor Signs Legislation to Fully Fund Transit Improvements

The plan will enable the MTA to make transformative investments, including breaking ground on the new Interborough Express (IBX), rehabilitating the Grand Central Artery, and improving the overall rider experience.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2024

Report Examines Other Sectors to Solve Transportation Construction Workforce Shortage

The Mineta Transportation Institute's findings in this project are from a literature review of current sources and informal interviews with stakeholders of the three economic sectors of interest (agriculture, tech, and healthcare).

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 13, 2024

WMATA Opens Public Comment Period for Proposed Budget

The $4.5 billion capital and operating budget proposal provides a worst-case scenario; however, WMATA’s funding partners are currently working through legislation that may reduce some of the most detrimental fare and service changes proposed.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 6, 2024

The Intercity Bus Industry Will Have A Full Recovery by 2026, DePaul Study Predicts

Back on the Bus indicates traffic is on an upward trajectory almost everywhere, despite the limited amount of service provided by legacy bus lines, such as Greyhound, various Trailways brands, and many of their partners, on many routes.

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Newsby Alex RomanJanuary 22, 2024

FMCSA's Administrator Hutcheson Stepping Down

She will depart the agency on Jan. 26. Sue Lawless, FMCSA Executive Director and Chief Safety Officer, will serve as Acting Deputy Administrator and lead the agency.

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