METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 13, 2026

People Movement: Vontas Names New GM and Much More

METRO’s People Movement highlights the latest leadership changes, promotions, and personnel news across the public transit, motorcoach, and people mobility sectors.

Read More →
Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2025

Austin Light Rail Project Initiates Procurement of Final Design, Construction Contract

Austin Light Rail Phase 1 will transform how people move around Austin with all-electric trains running reliably every five to 10 minutes most of the day and connecting people to major job centers, education hubs, and iconic destinations.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJune 27, 2024

California High-Speed Rail Approves Contractor to Design of Track, Overhead Electrical Systems

After an extensive competitive procurement process, joint venture SYSTRA | TYPSA was awarded the contract with today’s board action.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
ArticlesOctober 7, 2020

Statewide Procurement: Simplifying Zero-Emission Bus Purchasing

As the industry landscape changes with new technology innovations in propulsion systems, software developments, and what “transit service” means, another aspect of the overall ecosystem has evolved: contract purchasing of zero-emission buses.

Read More →
NewsOctober 2, 2020

CALACT Enables Easy Purchase of Phoenix Motorcars’ ZEUS Vehicles

Transit agencies who are members of CALACT can now purchase the ZEUS all-electric shuttle bus through a federal and California state-compliant purchasing solution, avoiding lengthy and expensive RFPs and bid processes.

Read More →
NewsSeptember 18, 2020

San Diego's MTS Approves Electric Bus Transition Plan

State regulations require public transit agencies to gradually transition to all-zero emission bus fleets by 2040.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
ArticlesMarch 24, 2020

Agency partners add mobile ticketing through unique procurement model

EZfare enables passengers to access an account-based fare collection system for multiple transit agencies and receive electronic transfers.

Read More →
Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2020

Biz News: New Flyer lands contract, Q'STRAINT forms partnership

Oregon is the latest to approve the company for a statewide contract, while tradeshows will be the focus of a new strategic partnership.

Read More →
Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2019

MARTA purchasing 254 Stadler railcars

The procurement is the single largest for either organization and aimed at more efficient performance and enhanced customer experience for MARTA and its customers.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
ArticlesOctober 31, 2019

4 Factors to Consider For Zero-Emission Bus Fleet Transition

Transit agencies must weigh in on procurement, financial, regulatory, and maintenance considerations before making the switch.

Read More →