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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 6, 2026

Biz Briefs: Tolar Manufacturing Supports PSTA Spark Service and More

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

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Fans riding VTA for Super Bowl LX.
Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2026

VTA Delivers Record Super Bowl LX Ridership

In close coordination with regional partners including Caltrain and BART, the agency ensured convenient interagency connections and seamless transfers for game-day passengers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2025

Caltrain Named America’s Fastest-Growing Transit Agency by APTA

The agency’s electrified service is driving record ridership and satisfaction, even as the agency works to secure long-term funding for reliable Bay Area transit.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 14, 2025

FTA Updates Capital Investment Grants Guidance for FY2026

CIG is the largest federal discretionary grant program for transit capital investments, including heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, streetcars, and bus rapid transit.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 26, 2025

APTA Releases 2025 Public Transportation Vehicle Database

The new data shows major transit technology advances across North America.

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Videosby Alex RomanOctober 20, 2023

The Unique Challenges Facing Smaller Transit Agencies and More with CTAA’s Scott Bogren

Check out how smaller transit agencies are re-thinking and reinforcing the ways they provide mobility in their communities; ongoing funding issues even after the infusion from the IIJA; and much more.

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PodcastsOctober 19, 2023

The Unique Challenges Facing Smaller Transit Agencies and More with CTAA’s Scott Bogren

Scott Bogren, Executive Director for the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss what the CTAA does and what issues its membership are currently facing; how smaller transit agencies are re-thinking and reinforcing the ways they provide mobility in their communities; ongoing funding issues even after the infusion from the IIJA; and much more.

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PodcastsMay 2, 2023

Thinking Out of the Box to Build New Transit Models with John Andoh

Before his departure from Hele-On, Andoh joined METRO Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss how he has rebuilt transit agencies over the course of his career, how reinvention and innovation have been the keys to success at his stops along the way, and the idea of zero fare public transit.

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ArticlesJanuary 26, 2023

4 Factors That Will Shape the Transit Industry in 2023

HDR’s top transit experts across North America recently discussed the outlook for the coming year, the trends they see, opportunities, and challenges.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 11, 2022

EZfare Adds New Agencies

The EZfare app enables customers to purchase fares anytime and travel to their destinations with the use of their smartphone.

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