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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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A blue, black, and white graphic with a portrait of Barbara Cline and text reading "2025 Women in Transportation, Barbara Cline, Prairie Hills Transit."
Articlesby Elora HaynesNovember 26, 2025

How Barbara Cline Built One of South Dakota’s Most Vital Transit Systems

Barbara Cline of Prairie Hills Transit turned a single van into a lifeline, connecting rural South Dakota through vision, service, and innovation.

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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 8, 2025

Sportworks Velolink Builds Mobility through Data

The company earned a 2025 Innovative Solutions Award for Mobility.

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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 3, 2025

Capitol Corridor’s TrainManager: A Digital Revolution in Rolling Stock Management

The project was named one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Award Winners, earning the honor for the Rail category.

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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 1, 2025

How Two Transit Agencies Are Using Tech to Put Riders First

Now recognized with METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Technology and On-Demand Transportation, respectively, Auburn Transit and GCTD are demonstrating to the industry how artificial intelligence and flexible, rider-centric transit systems can not only address existing problems but also lay the foundation for the future of mobility.

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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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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 13, 2025

How Refurbishment is Driving Innovation at Everett Transit

By winning one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Sustainability, this project underscores a crucial truth: in times of uncertainty, practical solutions often lead the way.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 11, 2025

TransLink’s MyWork Program Sets New Standard in Operations Innovation

TransLink and its subsidiary Coast Mountain Bus Company along with GIRO is a 2025 Innovative Solutions Award winner in the category of Operational Efficiency.

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