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Data-Driven Maintenance: Focusing Effort Where It Matters Most

Advances in data and analytics are giving transit agencies new opportunities to refine maintenance practices, improve efficiency and make more informed decisions about asset performance.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2026

MBTA Completes Key Red Line Signal Upgrade Weeks Early

Crews completed a significant portion of the testing required before commissioning the new, digital signaling system, which will bring important upgrades that strengthen Red Line service reliability for riders and provide Red Line Operations the ability to route trains more quickly, turn trains around faster, and recover from unplanned disruptions more efficiently, said MBTA officials. 

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2026

Pittsburgh Unveils 'Bus Line Refresh' Plan

Originally introduced in 2023 as the Bus Line Redesign, the effort has evolved into a more targeted update that maintains familiar routes while improving reliability, frequency, evening and weekend service, and connections across Allegheny County.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2026

Boston's MBTA Advancing Major Signal Modernization to Improve Red Line Reliability

To accomplish this work, the MBTA announced that four phases of temporary evening service changes will begin on February 28 and continue through April.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 20, 2026

Biz Briefs: Electric Shuttles in Hawaii, STV and LA Metro's Clean Bus Program, and More

From strategic partnerships to acquisitions and service expansions, the industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace. 

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2026

San Antonio's VIA Rolls Out Largest Service Upgrade in Agency History

The improvements are made possible by VIA’s successful hiring of 107 additional full-time bus operators and accelerated progress on the Better Bus Plan.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2026

Metro Vancouver Transit Set for Rider-Driven Upgrades

The actions are built around five priorities identified by customers: operational reliability, communication, frequency and convenience, safety and security, and comfort and cleanliness.

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From the Editor'sby Joel Stutheit October 8, 2025

How Propane is Keeping EVs on the Road

Propane-powered EV charging offers reliability and scalability without sacrificing emissions goals.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2025

San Antonio's 'Better Bus' Plan to Increase Frequency, Reliability

Key improvements include the implementation of the VIA Rapid Green and Silver Lines, system-wide frequency of 30 minutes or better with more frequent service on key corridors, and expanding the ever-popular VIA Link service in the region.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2024

Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT Highlight Recent Infrastructure, Reliability Improvements

After issuing a report in August, which included details of joint efforts and progress to date, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT released a new progress report today and discussed the recently-awarded grants for nearly $300 million in federal funding to modernize critical rail infrastructure in New Jersey.

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