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Transit signal priority and public transit agencies.
Articlesby Alex RomanJanuary 16, 2026

How AI is Redefining Transit Operations and Signal Priority

In a recent episode of METROspectives, LYT CEO Timothy Menard discusses how artificial intelligence, cloud connectivity, and real-time data are transforming traffic management, boosting bus reliability, and enabling system-wide transit optimization across cities.

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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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A Multnomah County transit police vehicle.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 23, 2025

Portland Police Return to TriMet Transit Police for the First Time Since 2020

Portland Police Bureau, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, and Port of Portland Police Department additions increase Transit Police staffing to 31.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 20, 2025

Biz Briefs: MTM Transit, CCW, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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A green TriMet FX bus at a bus stop.
Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2025

Survey, Open Houses to Guide TriMet Service Reductions

According to the agency, taking action now to close a $300 million budget gap will enable TriMet to continue providing safe and reliable public transit service.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 19, 2025

People Movement: The Latest from MARTA, NCTD, and More

METRO's People Movement covers the latest personnel moves in the public transit, motorcoach, and people mobility industries.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 18, 2025

How TriMet is Leading the Way with Solar-Powered Digital Signage

In recognition of its trailblazing approach, TriMet and Connectpoint were named an Innovative Solutions Award winner for Technology.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mark R. AeschAugust 12, 2025

Getting Better on Purpose

The notion of agencies being over- or underfunded, I argued, doesn’t hold up. If an agency wants to turn up the heat — to grow beyond the status quo — it must demonstrate measurable value.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 7, 2025

METRO Announces 2025 Innovative Solutions Award Winners

This year’s award winners helped improve efficiency by replacing outdated systems, create better mobility options for passengers, and much more.

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TriMet bus stations near a road.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 24, 2025

TriMet Announces Service Cuts, Other Reductions to Address Budget Shortfall

See how the agency’s budget reduction aims to preserve service and jobs as much as possible.

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