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Diane Cowin, AECOM’s transit market leader for the Americas.
Articlesby Alex RomanApril 22, 2026

From Collaboration to Innovation: Diane Cowin on What’s Next for Transit

In this Consultant Roundtable, AECOM’s Interim Global Transit Director discusses how agencies can align teams, manage complexity, and prepare for the next generation of transit infrastructure and service delivery.

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A light green and blue MST public transit bus parked on grass.
Articlesby Elora HaynesApril 17, 2026

Inside Monterey-Salinas Transit’s New Approach to Ridership Recovery

See how the agency is aligning service with shifting travel patterns, delivering ridership gains while advancing equity across its system.

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Denver RTD non-English speaking pins.
Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2026

RTD Launches Multilingual 'I Speak' Buttons, QR Decals to Expand Rider Language Access

RTD is distributing 1,500 buttons in Spanish, Amharic, French, Arabic, Oromo, Swahili, Italian, Nepali, German, Hindi, Farsi, and American Sign Language. Employees can volunteer to wear them on their shirts, hats, lanyards, or other visible items, in accordance with uniform standards. 

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DART passengers boarding a bus
Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2026

Dallas Set to Implement Regional Fare Adjustments

The adjustments are designed to simplify the fare structure, improve equity across rider categories, and support the long-term sustainability of transit service across DART’s 13 member cities.

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A woman pushes a man in a wheelchair on a rail platform.
Newsby Elora HaynesFebruary 5, 2026

Free Rides, Civil Rights, and the Legacy of Rosa Parks in 2026

Transit agencies across the U.S. commemorated Transit Equity Day with zero fares and a renewed focus on access and equity.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2026

California's OCTA Advances 2026 Initiatives Centered on Balance and Sustainability

The priorities are outlined in the 2026 Board and CEO Initiatives and Action Plan, which serves as a roadmap to guide the agency’s work throughout the year and ensure continued progress and accountability on voter-approved transportation investments and essential mobility services.

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Rides on a public transit bus.
Newsby Elora HaynesDecember 1, 2025

Transit Agencies Turn Commemoration into Action for Rosa Parks Day

From DART tribute buses to fare-free rides across participating states, agencies celebrate Dec. 1, linking transit equity to Rosa Parks’ legacy.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2025

RIPTA Releases Final Independent Operational Efficiency Study

The study, conducted by an independent consultant at the request of Gov. McKee and the General Assembly, was a condition of the FY2025 state budget and provides an in-depth review of RIPTA’s operations, costs, and performance.

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Transit Dispatchesby Giles BaileyJuly 1, 2025

UITP Congress Charts the Next Era of Public Transport

From East Asia to Europe, more than 400 exhibitors and 70 sessions tackled global mobility challenges — highlighting AI, automation, and urban transit equity in the race toward a carbon-free future.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2025

Houston METRO Expands Community Connector Microtransit Service

The expansion reflects METRO’s commitment to equitable, accessible transportation for all Houstonians, particularly those in historically underserved communities.

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