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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2026

LA Metro Launches New Mobile App, Contactless Payment Options

Available on Metro and at 26 TAP-participating transit agencies, the system reduces waiting times, speeds boarding, and improves convenience systemwide, said the agency.

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CTAA award presented to Mountain Line
Newsby StaffMay 27, 2026

Montana's Mountain Line Named Nation’s Best Transit System by CTAA

The award was presented to Mountain Line representatives at the CTAA Expo in mid-May, with bus operator Bryan Ursery, who has worked at Mountain Line for more than two decades, accepting the award on the agency's behalf.

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HDR's Brian Buchanan
Articlesby Alex RomanMay 27, 2026

The Evolving Role of Program Management in Transit Delivery

Brian Buchanan, HDR’s transit program management lead, discusses how agencies can strengthen governance, anticipate risk and deliver large-scale projects more effectively.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2026

New Orleans RTA Appoints Interim CEO Amid National Search

In a farewell message to employees, Lona Edwards Hankins reflected on her time leading the agency and thanked staff for their commitment to riders and the city.

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APTA Awards
Newsby StaffMay 20, 2026

APTA Names Bus Roadeo, Safety and Security Award Winners

APTA awarded nine transit agencies with Bus Safety, Security, and Emergency Management Awards, three agencies with Certificates of Merit, and one agency with the newly established Safe, Effective, and Clean Award, as well as the best of best in bus operations and maintenance.

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strada360's CEO Steve Lassey
Articlesby Alex RomanMay 20, 2026

Steve Lassey on Data, Delivery, and the Future of Projects

From breaking down data silos to preparing for AI-driven operations, strada360's CEO shares insights on how transit agencies can deliver more efficient, connected, and resilient systems in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2026

Regional Task Force to Enhance Public Safety on Chicago-Area Transit

Participants include representatives from the CCSAO, the Chicago Police Department, CTA, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the FBI, the ATF, the DEA, Metra, and Pace.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2026

AC Transit Sees First Sustained Three-Month Ridership Climb Since 2022

Officials said the ridership gains recorded in February, March, and April signal renewed public confidence in transit and reinforce AC Transit’s vital role in connecting East Bay residents with jobs, schools, healthcare, shopping, and recreational destinations.

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A blue and white graphic with the APTA logo and text reading "New AI Guidance Suite for Public Transit."
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 15, 2026

APTA Launches AI Guidance Suite for Public Transit

The industry group’s new reports provide transit agencies with implementation strategies, governance recommendations, and examples of AI in action.

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Community Transit's Bluebell bus celebrating the agency's 50-year milestone.
Newsby StaffMay 15, 2026

Washington's Community Transit Celebrates 50-Year Milestone

The milestone highlights both the agency’s history and its evolving role in meeting the region’s growing mobility needs.

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