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A subway train stopped at the 48th Street platform in Manhattan.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 1, 2026

Manhattan’s Central Business District Travel Climbs to 6.3 Million Daily Trips as Transit Leads Growth

Although volumes remain below pre-pandemic levels, NYMTC’s latest Hub Bound report shows rising transit use, shifting commute patterns, and continued recovery.

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PSTA, City of Dunedin, and Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna during a check ceremony for restoration of the Dunedin Pier
Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2026

PSTA, City Officials Receive Money to Repair Hurricane Ravaged Pier

The funds will specifically reconstruct the portion of the pier used by PSTA’s Clearwater Ferry, creating a permanent dock for the ferry service, which serves as an important transportation and tourism link to other Pinellas County communities.

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A new LexRide vehicle for Lextran's on-demand service.
Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2026

Kentucky's Lextran Launches LexRide to Enhance Downtown Mobility

LexRide connects key destinations, including Downtown Lexington, the Distillery District, and the Warehouse Block/National Avenue area, making it easier to explore without worrying about parking, traffic, or multiple rideshare trips.

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DART bus approaching waiting passengers
Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2026

DART Approves Major Investment to Upgrade Bus Stop Amenities

The board authorized a five-year contract, with two one-year options, to Tolar Manufacturing Company Inc., for the fabrication and installation of upgraded passenger amenities at bus stops across the DART Service Area.

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SEPTA M vehicle on bridge
Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2026

SEPTA Set to Begin Major Rehabilitation Project Along M Line

From March 29 through May 9, shuttle buses will replace train service between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center. Train service will operate as normal between Bridgeport Station and 69th Street Transit Center.

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Supervisor and LA Metro Board Member Lindsey P. Horvath stands at a podium with a crowd of community members behind her.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 27, 2026

LA Metro Board Advances K Line Northern Extension Through Fairfax and West Hollywood

The project will create the first continuous north-south rail line in the LA basin, connecting major job centers, transit lines, and communities.

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A CDTA bus
Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2026

New York's CDTA Approves 2027 Operating, Capital Plan

The $143 million spending plan represents a 2.4% reduction from last year’s budget. Increasing expenses, along with depleted federal COVID-19 funds, continue to impact the overall budget, CDTA officials said.

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A Chicago Metra train on rail tracks
Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2026

Chicago's Metra to Launch Fare Collection Tech Pilot

A major goal of the pilot, which begins in April, is to test the speed, functionality, and durability of new handheld devices to scan Ventra and paper tickets.

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An RTC of Washoe County bus driving down Virginia Street.
Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2026

Keolis Lands 3 Contract Renewals

The renewals include continued operations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida; the PRTC in Virginia; and RTC Washoe in Nevada.  

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SponsoredMarch 16, 2026

Measuring the True Cost of Paratransit Fleets

What truly drives the cost of a paratransit fleet? Beyond the purchase price, seven operational factors quietly determine maintenance frequency, downtime, and long-term service reliability. This whitepaper explores how these factors shape lifecycle cost and what agencies should evaluate when selecting paratransit vehicles.

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