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CTA railcar in station.
Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2026

CTA Innovation Studio Expands Pilot to Reduce Smoke, Odors

The new filters include substantially more activated carbon than traditional HVAC filters, which is especially helpful in providing a better transit riding experience for vulnerable populations, particularly children, seniors, and people with chronic illnesses, according to the CTA.

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Transit signal priority and public transit agencies.
Articlesby Alex RomanJanuary 16, 2026

How AI is Redefining Transit Operations and Signal Priority

In a recent episode of METROspectives, LYT CEO Timothy Menard discusses how artificial intelligence, cloud connectivity, and real-time data are transforming traffic management, boosting bus reliability, and enabling system-wide transit optimization across cities.

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NewsJanuary 15, 2026

Biz Briefs: Alstom Supplying TTC Subways, SilverRide Lands California Contracts, and More

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

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 9, 2026

Biz Briefs: Hitachi Rail, GreenPower, and More

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

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2026

Vancouver's TransLink Taps Spare to Improve Paratransit Service

Starting next week, HandyDART will also extend its hours to 2 a.m., improving service availability for customers and aligning more closely with SkyTrain operating hours.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2025

Via Announces Downtowner Acquisition

The acquisition expands Via’s public transit platform with a solution designed and honed over more than a decade to address a key segment of the transit market.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2025

New LIRR and Metro-North Ticket Machines Enhance Rider Experience

For nearly 25 years, the MTA’s legacy TVMs have been the backbone of fare payment, maintaining 97% availability and generating about 30% of all ticket sales.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 4, 2025

Biz Briefs: Tea Time for Alexander Dennis and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2025

New York MTA Expands Automated Camera Enforcement to 3 Bus Lines

The three new routes are in addition to the 51 routes currently enforced. More than 1,400 buses are now ACE-equipped, covering 560 miles of roads and benefiting over 915,000 daily customers.

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Videosby Alex RomanNovember 26, 2025

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.

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