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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2025

Michigan Transit Agencies Run Nearly 500 Buses on Propane Autogas

With approximately 500 propane transit buses now deployed across more than 15 agencies statewide, Michigan is driving advancements in mobility while reducing environmental impact and operating costs.

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A SMART (Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit) train stopped at a platform during a station opening event, with people standing beside the train and signage posted near the edge of the platform.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 19, 2025

STV, SMART Open New Station and Rail Extension in California

The 3.2-mile addition advances SMART’s 70-mile corridor, with STV providing full-service design for stations, bridges, pathways, and safety infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2024

California's SMART Teams with TRC to Expand On-Demand Program

The expansion follows the launch of SMART Connect Airport service — powered by TRC’s Ride Pingo — in June 2023, following the announcement of its five-year contract with TRC in March 2023.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2024

Caltrain Retires 32 Diesel Passenger Railcars as Electrification Nears

Caltrain currently has eight of the eventual 23 electric trainsets on its property.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 15, 2024

U.S. DOT Awards $50M in SMART Grants

The competitive grant program, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides $500 million over five years for state, local, and Tribal governments to leverage advances in technology to create safer, more efficient, and more innovative transportation systems.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 29, 2024

Biz Briefs: TRC, Wabtec, and More

Get the latest from The Routing Company, Wabtec Corporation, and Balfour Beatty.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 8, 2023

USDOT Accepting Applications for Second Year of SMART Grants

The SMART Grants Program was made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed by President Biden on November 15, 2021.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 2, 2023

TRC Expands to Third California Agency

The Routing Company (TRC) has received a three-year contract from Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART).

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 18, 2022

MTA, SMART Union Recognize Implementation of First Transit Ban

The ban was made possible through a New York State Law that allows for those committing crimes against transit workers or sex offenses in public transportation to be banned for up to three years. 

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NewsFebruary 1, 2022

VTA Implements Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

The policy requires VTA’s more than 2,000 employees and contractors to report their vaccination status by April 29, 2022.

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