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How Valley Metro Is Balancing Transit Growth With the Rider Experience

The APTA award-winning agency is pairing rapid system expansion with investments in workforce, safety, technology, and the fundamentals of transit service.

From Legacy Silos to Conversational Intelligence

Sponsored by Strada 360

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From Legacy Silos to Conversational Intelligence

Sponsored by Strada 360

What if transit leaders could ask any operational question and get a trusted answer in seconds? Conversational AI is transforming how agencies use their data.

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Editor's Picks

Public Transit Conference Returning to GFX in 2027, Call for Papers Now Open

Public Transit Conference Returning to GFX in 2027, Call for Papers Now Open

Indian River Transit’s Community-Focused Approach Earns National Recognition

Indian River Transit’s Community-Focused Approach Earns National Recognition

Almaviva Looks to Open Architecture to Advance Transit Technology

Almaviva Looks to Open Architecture to Advance Transit Technology

Beyond the Checklist: A Structured Approach to Transit Maintenance

Beyond the Checklist: A Structured Approach to Transit Maintenance

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How BAE Systems Electrifies Transit Fleets

Building a Flexible Path to Transit Electrification

Bus Tech Talk: Transit Tech Training...What's Changed?

Bus Tech Talk: Keeping Transit Technicians Ahead of the Technology Curve

METROspectives: The Overlooked Issues Holding Bus Operators Back

From Surviving to Thriving: Building Stronger Transportation Organizations

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STraffic White Paper Cover Learn about delivering 1300 gates at 91 stations while managing fare evasion. Explore the large scale deployment, solution customization and real-world results that affect the region. Prepare for deployment in your region now.

Advancing Fare Collection Through Technology and Innovation

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2026 METRO Buyer’s Guide & Directory

What You Need to Know About Passenger Wi-FI

Mobile Surveillance Systems Improve Customization, Integration Options

Webinars

The Future of Paratransit: How to Thrive in an Uncertain Era

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The Future of Paratransit: How to Thrive in an Uncertain Era

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Rail

Coastal railroad tracks run between a steep bluff and the Pacific Ocean in San Clemente, California, with rock barriers protecting portions of the shoreline.

OCTA Declares Emergency to Protect Rail Corridor From Coastal Erosion

The California agency is accelerating shoreline protection and plans to place approximately 690,000 cubic yards of sand along the San Clemente coast to protect a key passenger and freight rail link.

Florida's Brightline Announces Financial Restructuring

DRPA interns with program swag.

Digital Cover Features

More Than a Summer Job: Building the Next Generation of Transit Talent

An Amtrak Airo trainset on the Cascades line

Airo Trains Make Their Amtrak Cascades Debut in the Pacific Northwest

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From Surviving to Thriving: Building Stronger Transportation Organizations

Bus Business Consultants founder Brian Dickson shares lessons on leadership, organizational health, and creating options for long-term success in a changing transportation industry.

Third Generation Joins Dan Dipert Coaches Leadership Team

People Movement: Dan Dipert Coaches Adds Third-Generation Leader, Keolis Names New Valley Metro VP/GM, and More

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Report: Canadian Motorcoach Industry Generates $4.4B in Economic Impact

Prevost's Elk Grove Village, Illinois Service Center

Prevost Opens Expanded Chicago-Area Service Center