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  • APTA 2026 TRANSform & EXPO Opens in Chicago
  • Transit Leaders Look to Local Support to Bolster Programs
  • Alstom Showcases Rail and Transit Technologies at APTA EXPO

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railway-news.com /2 weeks ago

APTA 2026 TRANSform & EXPO Opens in Chicago

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has opened its 2026 TRANSform Conference & EXPO in Chicago, bringing together public transport agencies, policymakers, sup...

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enr.com /1 week ago

Transit Leaders Look to Local Support to Bolster Programs

At APTA annual conference, topics included ballot measures and agency revamps.

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railway-news.com /2 weeks ago

Alstom Showcases Rail and Transit Technologies at APTA EXPO

Alstom is showcasing a range of rail technologies and North American transit projects at APTA EXPO 2026 in Chicago. The company is exhibiting at Booth 1806 during the American Publ...

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rtands.com /1 day ago

Passenger Station Roundup: MTA, TransLink, SacRT

STV has been selected by MTA Construction & Development to serve as project management consultant for a multi-station program to advance ADA accessibility, TransLink will repla...

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planetizen.com /1 week ago

Companies show off AI technology, new innovation hubs at APTA Expo

Companies show off AI technology, new innovation hubs at APTA Expo Zachary Whalen Fri, 10/16/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary Ima...

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chi.streetsblog.org /2 weeks ago

At APTA Expo, Chicagoland’s transit’s future came in two forms: a battery train and a new regional system

Metra unveiled its first battery-electric FLIRT train, while CTA, Metra, Pace, and NITA leaders discussed how new funding and regional coordination could translate into more freque...

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planetizen.com /3 weeks ago

Sharp cuts to federal passenger rail, public transit funding arrive today

Sharp cuts to federal passenger rail, public transit funding arrive today Zachary Whalen Thu, 10/01/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Pri...

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planetizen.com /2 weeks ago

MIT to create AI-powered hub for public transportation companies

MIT to create AI-powered hub for public transportation companies Zachary Whalen Mon, 10/05/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image The Mass...

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planetizen.com /1 week ago

San Antonio approves $1.1 billion transit agenda

San Antonio approves $1.1 billion transit agenda Zachary Whalen Mon, 10/12/2026 - 08:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 week ago

NITA asks riders to help shape 2027 transit priorities at Union Station open house

The CTA, Metra and Pace joined the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority for an interactive open house on service, safety, trip planning, transit-friendly communities, and the fu...

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planetizen.com /1 week ago

How Chicago, New York and Seattle are funding transit projects amid tough times

How Chicago, New York and Seattle are funding transit projects amid tough times Christine McLaren Wed, 10/14/2026 - 09:00 Primary Image...

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railway-news.com /3 weeks ago

EuropTec USA Gears Up for APTA Debut

EuropTec USA, part of the wider EuropTec Group owned by the Swiss Glas Tröesch Group, will make its inaugural appearance at APTA’s TRANSform Conference & EXPO in Chicago this O...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Three agencies expanding on-demand transit

Three agencies expanding on-demand transit Zachary Whalen Tue, 09/01/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

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popville.com /1 month ago

“WMATA adjusts Bus Operator fare quotation policy in collaboration with ATU Local 689”

photo by Adam Fagen “WMATA Adjusts Bus Operator Fare Quotation Policy In Collaboration with Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 689″: From ATU Local 689:

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Amtrak announces new ‘System Expansion Committee’

Amtrak announces new ‘System Expansion Committee’ Zachary Whalen Thu, 09/03/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

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rtands.com /3 weeks ago

Station Roundup: Openings, Upgrades, Plans for the Future

Boston’s Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority both showcased recently-completed station upgrades, with the MTA det...

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constructiondive.com /1 week ago

3 transit leaders explain how they fund major projects

Chicago, New York and Seattle transit leaders outlined their solutions to revenue shortfalls, legal challenges and inflationary pressures at an American Public Transportation Assoc...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Chicago-area transit gains new regional authority

Chicago-area transit gains new regional authority Zachary Whalen Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

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railway-news.com /4 weeks ago

Visit INPS at APTA EXPO 2026 Booth 4257

Once again, INPS will be at APTA Expo! APTA’s TRANSform & EXPO is where the world of public transportation converges to explore cutting-edge technology, innovative mobility sol...

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finextra.com /2 days ago

Aurionpro Transit and Mastercard team on public transport contactless payments in North America

Aurionpro Transit, a global provider of smart ticketing and payment systems, is building on its partnership with Mastercard to support public transport agencies and government auth...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Transit Planning 201: The unfunded mandate

Transit Planning 201: The unfunded mandate Joshua Woods Tue, 09/22/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Caption Paratransit vehicles don't fo...

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planetizen.com /1 week ago

Public steps inside U.S.’s first battery-powered train

Public steps inside U.S.’s first battery-powered train Zachary Whalen Fri, 10/16/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

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kxan.com /1 month ago

ATP to vote on whether to drop relocation plan, expand existing light rail headquarters

The group working to bring Austin's first light rail to life prepares to vote on millions in funding and where to call homebase.

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la.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

Santa Clarita’s Patsy Ayala Joins the Metro Board

Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Patsy Ayala will represent the North County/Valley subregion, replacing retiring Glendale Councilmember Ara Najarian

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