Metro Magazine

Elora Haynes

Associate Editor

Elora Haynes is the associate editor for METRO and School Bus Fleet. They previously were on the editorial team of Automotive Fleet.

A person holding up a TransLink Compass Soccer Mini to a navigation terminal.

Articles•by Elora Haynes•June 11, 2026

Transit Agencies Nationwide Gear Up to Move World Cup Crowds

As millions of fans prepare to descend on host cities, transit leaders are turning a month-long global event into a proving ground for the future of customer experience, mobility, and crowd management.

A blue and white OCTA public transit bus parked in the street.

News•by Elora Haynes•June 9, 2026

OCTA Approves $2 Billion Budget for FY 2026-27, Prioritizing Transit Investments

More than half of the agency’s upcoming spending plan is dedicated to transit as OCTA balances infrastructure investment with fiscal stability.

A man sits in a passenger rail seat and looks at his phone.

Articles•by Elora Haynes•June 8, 2026

The Invisible Infrastructure of Passenger Flow

What a seat reservation system on Austria’s Railjet trains reveals about the future of rider experience, and why U.S. agencies should pay attention.

A green and white Bloomington Transit electric bus parked in the street.

News•by Elora Haynes•June 2, 2026

Can Better Branding Grow Ridership? Bloomington Transit Bets on a Unified Mobility Experience

See how the Indiana agency aims to simplify transit access through unified trip planning, expanded microtransit, and new payment options.

Image of two Los Angeles Metro employees speaking to a person in a wheelchair. Text reads: "Transit Safety Through Care-Based Strategies."

Digital Cover Features•by Elora Haynes•June 1, 2026

How Transit Agencies Are Evolving Enforcement-Only Models With Care-Based Safety Strategies

Transit agencies are redefining safety with care-based response models. See how leaders are improving trust and operations.

A red, white, and blue graphic with an image of a rail line in NYC and text reading "Surface Transportation Bill Moves Forward."

News•by Elora Haynes•May 21, 2026

T&I Committee Approves BUILD America 250 Act With Key Motorcoach Provisions, Transit Investments

A bipartisan transportation package moving through Congress could redefine how the U.S. funds highways, transit, and motorcoach travel, while igniting new fights over electrification, regulation, and federal priorities.

Image of Penn Station with people walking through the hallway.

News•by Elora Haynes•May 19, 2026

LIRR Service Resumes After Strike Ends With Tentative Labor Agreement

The agreement restores full commuter rail service after a three-day shutdown disrupted travel for hundreds of thousands of riders across the New York region.

Two Swedish public transit buses next to a Hitachi Energy infrastructure.

Articles•by Elora Haynes•May 11, 2026

When the Buses Are Ready, and the System Isn’t

Transit agencies have moved past pilot projects, but scaling electrification is exposing a harder truth: the real challenge isn’t vehicles, it’s everything around them.

A blue and white graphic with text reading "2026 Earth Day: How Transit Agencies Celebrated Nationwide."

News•by Elora Haynes•April 23, 2026

Transit Agencies Mark 2026 Earth Day with Free Rides, Sustainability Initiatives

Agencies from California to New York offered fare-free rides, community cleanups, and new tools to showcase transit’s role in cutting emissions.

Nashville SC mascot poses in front of a purple WeGo Transit bus.

Photo Galleries•by Elora Haynes•April 22, 2026

Transit Takes Sports Fans Where They Want To Go

In this photo gallery, see how transit agencies and sports teams collaborate to move fans efficiently and enhance the game day experience.

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