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An NJ TRANSIT bus
Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2026

NJ Transit Pilots AI-Powered Digital Bus Stop Signs

The pilot program showcases two companies’ technology at eight bus stops. The companies submitted their ideas through the Transit Tech Lab, which is backed by the Partnership Fund for New York City and provides an accelerated pathway for early to growth-stage companies to solve public transportation challenges for the largest transit agencies in North America.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2026

California Bay Area Transit Agencies Adopt Standard Sign Designs

The design guides are intended to make it easier for riders to identify information and use transit by delivering clear, predictable, and consistent information across service areas and county lines.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2025

Chicago Transit Completes 2025 ‘Refresh & Renew’ Program

Since spring, the agency has invested about $6.5 million in repairs and maintenance at 44 bus turnarounds and rail stations across the system.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2025

San Diego MTS Modernizes Orange Line with New Station Signs

The Variable-Message Signs (VMS) keep passengers informed about the next arriving Trolleys, service disruptions, special events, and more.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2025

Philadelphia's SEPTA Adding 'Stroller Spot' on Some Bus Lines

The effort is designed to make travel on SEPTA more accommodating to families.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2025

WMATA Adding New Bus Stop Signs as Part of Better Bus Network

The agency will start installing new bus stop signs in Virginia, with about 7,000 bus stop signs being replaced by WMATA crews over the next three months in anticipation of the June 29 official Better Bus launch date.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2025

Study Addresses Mobility Needs for AAPI Older Adults

AAPI older adults face a variety of challenges — including language and cultural barriers, anti-Asian hate, accessibility, and traffic safety — that might limit mobility and thus quality of life.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2024

Chicago Announces First Innovation Studio Pilots

Launched earlier this year, Innovation Studio was designed to allow CTA to pilot solutions and new technologies for some of CTA’s biggest challenges. This year, three problem statements were released to solicit proposals from the private sector.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 29, 2024

UW-Madison, Urban Solar Partner to Simplify Using Transit

The project was selected as METRO’s Innovative Solutions Award Winner for Sustainability.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2024

SEPTA Starts Installation of New Metro Wayfinding System

The first new signs have debuted as part of the opening for the new Drexel Station at 30th Street, and the rollout will continue station-by-station over the next two years.

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