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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 28, 2026

Oregon's TriMet Adopts Major Budget Cuts to Address Financial Shortfall

The board adopted the agency’s fiscal year 2027 budget, approving approximately $64.5 million in spending reductions, including about $53 million in administrative cuts and roughly $11 million in service reductions.

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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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Emily DeVito and her children
Newsby Alex RomanMay 26, 2026

Rays the Mark Foundation to Honor CDTA’s Emily DeVito at October Fundraiser

Event at Chicago-area Ravisloe Country Club will support DeVito, a transit employee and mother of twins battling kidney failure and awaiting a transplant.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2026

STAR Transit, ITLC Team Up on Workforce Mentorship Initiative

The Guiding Star Mentor Program connects experienced operators with new employees to support onboarding, retention, and long-term career growth.

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Cover photo for Operator Burnout Story

Why Trauma and Burnout May Be the Cause of Operator Accidents and What You Can Do About It

How stress, unresolved trauma, and chronic burnout can impact operator performance—and the steps agencies can take to improve safety and well-being.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2025

TTC Pushes for Stronger Protections as Toronto Marks Awareness Day

Together, the City of Toronto and the TTC strongly condemn any act of violence, harassment, or abuse against transit workers and make safety and well-being a top priority.

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ArticlesJuly 28, 2025

Benefits will be Crucial in Addressing the Transportation Sector’s Growing Labor Needs

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics underscores this two-fold challenge. By 2033, the country is projected to see 1.9 million job openings in transportation and material-moving occupations, a figure higher than the average across all industries.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2025

INIT Launches ‘Mind the Gap’ Campaign to Tackle Transit Workforce Shortages

The campaign introduces a suite of digital tools designed to help agencies fill operational gaps, streamline training, and enhance retention as the industry faces a shrinking pool of experienced personnel.

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Transit Dispatchesby Roger Brereton February 5, 2025

The Driver Shortage isn't Slowing Down

Today, fresh data paints an even bleaker picture. Here, I’ll explain the repercussions behind the accelerating statistics that threatens essential transport services on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2025

ITS America Releases Transportation Technology Blueprint

The Blueprint serves as a foundational guide for the use of technology across the country that will improve the safety, efficiency, and resiliency of our transportation and infrastructure.

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