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A Sound Transit Link light rail vehicle in a station
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 10, 2026

INIT Introduces Open Payments for Seattle’s ORCA Fare System

The landmark event empowers riders across six agencies in the Puget Sound region to tap-and-ride transit using a contactless credit or debit card or a mobile wallet.

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Cover Photo for METROspectives with Timothy Menard
PodcastsMarch 5, 2026

How AI and Innovation Are Powering the Future with LYT’s Timothy Menard

Menard discusses how data-driven signal prioritization is improving efficiency, reliability, and ridership, while offering insight into the innovations driving the next generation of smart mobility. Together, they explore how technology and collaboration are paving the way for a more connected, sustainable future in transit.

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A 2026 Van Hool that will be displayed at UMA Expo.
Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2026

ABC Companies to Debut 2026 Van Hool CX45, Design Lab at UMA EXPO 2026

The company will feature a fully equipped 2026 Van Hool CX45 alongside an interactive virtual showroom highlighting the company’s latest vehicle, service, parts, and support solutions.

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Videosby Alex RomanMay 30, 2025

The LA ART Gondola System with Zero Emissions Transit’s David Grannis

The LA ART aerial gondola project aims to ease congestion and cut pollution in the Los Angeles region by connecting Union Station to Dodger Stadium. When completed, the gondola will serve underserved communities, including El Pueblo, Chinatown, Mission Junction, and Solano Canyon, and offer ADA-accessible cabins with space for strollers and bikes.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2025

Report: Motorcoaches Set Standard for Clean, Connected Travel

Commissioned by the ABAF and developed in partnership with Oxford Economics, the report presents a comprehensive, data-driven look at the sustainability performance of motorcoach operators and manufacturers and their role in advancing clean, efficient transportation.

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New York R211 Subway Train
ArticlesJanuary 29, 2025

120 Years of Transit Innovation: NYC’s Subway Pushes Transit Systems Forward

After 120 years of operation, the New York City subway system has made several innovations and continues to be at the forefront of finding ways to improve the rider and operator experience.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2024

Cubic Transportation Systems Introduces Umo ScanRide

The new fare collection technology solution allows transit agencies to implement account-based fare collection without installing new onboard hardware.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 9, 2023

Papercast Unveils 2 New Products

The groundbreaking products, developed in response to customer demand across multiple transit markets, "redefines industry standards with its exceptional power efficiency and unparalleled performance."

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 15, 2023

San Diego MTS Board of Directors Approves Measures to Innovate Transit System

One of the approved measures was bolstering the agency’s security personnel by adding 34 more Code Compliance Inspector (CCI) positions to help patrol its transit system.

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Transit Dispatchesby Pavel IlievAugust 17, 2022

What 5G Means for Public Transportation

China and European countries are ahead of the U.S. when it comes to implementing 5G, but progress is being made daily with 5G already available in dozens of major U.S. cities.

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