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LA Metro touts new safety blitz, ridership increases at ‘State of the Agency’ event
As LA Metro looks back on its highs and lows this past year, what can the transit-riding public expect for the next fiscal ...
Barger slated to lead Metro as chair when LA hosts 2028 Olympics
News release The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority board of directors has unanimously elected ...
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L.A. Metro Board approves $2.9 billion in FY 26 transit fund allocations
The allocations allow for the continued funding of transportation projects, programs and services throughout Los Angeles ...
Metro orders hundreds of 8000-series railcars, expected to pilot in 2027
WMATA took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to announce the purchase of 256 railcars from Hitachi Rail USA. In addition to ...
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New York City’s congestion pricing reducing traffic, increasing transit ridership in first six months
The $500 million revenue forecasted from congestion pricing will support MTA’s $15 billion capital improvement projects.
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METRO tests new bus shelter to combat extreme heat in Gulfton area
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is testing a new bus shelter designed to withstand the elements such as ...
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Exerts Pressure on MTA Amid Surge in NYC Subway Crimes
U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy and the MTA clash over strategies to address the 66% rise in NYC subway crimes since 2019, with Duffy demanding detailed safety plans.
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MTA to Upgrade with 316 Modern M-9A Railcars for LIRR and Metro-North in $2.3 Billion Investment
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will be bolstering its fleet with the addition of 316 modern M-9A Passenger Railcars, as approved by the MTA ...