L.A. Metro receives $893 million Federal Transit Admn grant to support new 6.7 mile East San Fernando Valley light rail project. This is the first grant FTA has awarded under the Expedited Project Delivery Pilot Program. #Rail #Infrastructure masstransitmag.com/rail/infrastru…

High-speed rail production facility coming to Horseheads, N.Y. The facility will produce the American Pioneer 220 high-speed trains that will operate on Brightline West’s Las Vegas, Nev., to southern California line, which will be built by Siemens Mobility masstransitmag.com/technology/fac…

.Trinity Metro's Orange Line to begin service Sept. 15 The Orange Line will connect the Fort Worth Stockyards and downtown Fort Worth, Texas. masstransitmag.com/bus/press-rele…

.MARTA headquarters awarded Energy Star Certification by U.S. EPA With an Energy Star score of 81, MARTA headquarters is more energy-efficient than 81 percent of similar buildings in the U.S., reflecting the agency’s strong commitment to sustainability masstransitmag.com/technology/fac…

.Laketran partnering with Lake County Juvenile Court on new program to support at-risk youth. The program aims to empower young individuals by offering them opportunities to contribute to their overall well-being and development. masstransitmag.com/safety-securit…

#PeopleOnTheMove: Honolulu Rail Transit Board of Directors approves three-year extension for HART Executive Director and CEO Lori Kahikina. The contract, effective Jan. 1, 2025, is for a three-year term and includes two, two-year options for extension. masstransitmag.com/management/pre…

University of North Texas Economic Research Group study revealed benefits of TODs near dartmedia rail stations. The study found TODs in the DART service area generated nearly $1 billion in direct spending and spurred 11,000 jobs between 2019 and 2021. masstransitmag.com/management/pre…

.MCDOT launches 'Pink' and 'Lime' bus routes to expand transit options. The new bus routes offered through the Great Seneca Transit Network service allows commuters and residents access to faster, more frequent transit. masstransitmag.com/bus/press-rele…

.King County Metro 🚏, Sound Transit - 🚆 🚈 🚍, Community Transit and other regional transit partners sign ‘Equity in Infrastructure’ Pledge. masstransitmag.com/management/pre…

.Lane Transit District (LTD), MBTA ridership up during Fiscal Year 2024. Both agencies recorded higher levels of ridership during Fiscal Year 2024 compared to Fiscal Year 2023. masstransitmag.com/management/pre…

New U.S. Department of Energy research shows investment in transit service would result in more transit use throughout Chicago, Ill. The research found a robust investment in transit service would result in a 53 percent increase in transit boardings in the Chicago region. masstransitmag.com/management/pre…

.Cincinnati Metro was recognized for its commitment to supporting women of color in the workplace and promoting #Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging with the All About Women Best Places to Work Award in the Women of Color category. masstransitmag.com/management/pre…

.Metro installs MetroLink security gates to access station platform at Emerson Park MetroLink Station. #TransitSafety masstransitmag.com/safety-securit…

.RTD continues removing speed restrictions along Southeast Corridor. A majority of the initial 10 mph speed restrictions issued by Denver RTD in early June have now been removed. masstransitmag.com/rail/maintenan…

.OATS Transit celebrates Team Leader Maggie Meltabarger and Team Driver Patty Robinson, who both have worked with the agency for 25 years. masstransitmag.com/management/art…

.Operation Lifesaver awards $200,000 in competitive crossing safety awareness grants for programs in 12 states. In partnership with the Federal Highway Admn, the grants will be used for a variety of crossing safety public education projects, in-person events & ad campaigns masstransitmag.com/safety-securit…

.TransLink BC to begin renovations on Oakridge–41st Avenue Station Sept. 16. Upgrades to the station will help to alleviate potential overcrowding across the region. masstransitmag.com/technology/fac…

.SFMTA's L Taraval trains to return to service Sept. 28 The resumption of service between Embarcadero Station and the San Francisco Zoo follows the completion of the L Taraval Improvement Project. masstransitmag.com/rail/press-rel…

.WeGo Public Transit unveils new mural dedicated to Elizabeth Duff. The mural is located at the Elizabeth Duff Transit Center, which is also dedicated to Nashville, Tenn.,'s first female and first African American female bus operator. masstransitmag.com/technology/fac…

.Lime launches shared e-scooter program in Vancouver, B.C. The program features 100 e-scooters and 27 parking stations across Hastings-Sunrise and Grandview-Woodland and will be expanded during the next year. #EScooters #EBikes #Mobility masstransitmag.com/alt-mobility/s…