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An aerial view of the CATS light rail.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 12, 2026

CATS FY27 Budget Prioritizes Safety, Service

New investments in security, service expansion, and rail development aim to improve the rider experience while keeping fares flat.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2026

Chicago's NITA Act Moves Into Next Phase as Service Improvements Begin

Rider-focused improvements will begin rolling out across the system immediately as CTA, Metra, and Pace increase service this summer in the six-county region.

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WMATA 7000-series railcars at Navy Yard
Newsby StaffApril 24, 2026

WMATA Adopts FY2027 Budget, Boosts Service Without Raising Fares

While recognizing regional economic constraints and continuing to improve service, the budget increases the jurisdictional subsidy to less than 1.8%, significantly below the inflation rate and the 3% regional target, said agency officials.

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A blurry TransLink R2 rapid bus
Newsby StaffApril 8, 2026

Vancouver's TransLink Fast-Tracks RapidBus Line to Metrotown

Funded through the 2025 Investment Plan, the new R2 Marine–Willingdon RapidBus is expected to begin service in September, more than three months ahead of schedule.

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A Metra train on the rails
Newsby StaffApril 8, 2026

Metra Reveals 2026 Construction Program

In addition to new projects, progress continues on a multiyear effort to upgrade track, electrical, and signal systems on the Metra Electric Line to accommodate the expansion of service on the South Shore Line.

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A photo of Peoria MTD workers fro WeDriveU's contract
Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 7, 2026

WeDriveU Lands Paratransit Contract, Alstom Extended in ATL, and More

Stay informed with these quick takes on the projects and companies driving progress across the transportation landscape.

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Passengers boarding a PRT bus
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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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsJune 30, 2025

Greenlink’s New Expanded Facility Opens Opportunities in Transit

Greenlink’s new maintenance facility gives the agency room to expand. The agency is preparing to increase its services to keep up with area growth and help bring communities together.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2017

Lane Transit District seeks $30M from state for BRT

LTD is hoping to get the money in the form of Oregon Lottery-backed bonds, to use as matching funds for a federal grant it plans to apply for.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2016

Ore.'s Lane Transit District to add 14,000 hours of new bus service

The investment focuses on increasing service on LTD’s most used routes including the EmX serving downtown Eugene, downtown Springfield and the Gateway area, Route 11 serving Springfield’s Thurston area, and Routes 66 and 67 serving North Eugene.

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