Metro Magazine

09/10/2026

“Public transit was always the foundation. We weren’t there to replace it, but to fill the gaps.”

According to CharterUP VP of Transit Peter Gould, the World Cup demonstrated just how valuable motorcoaches can be when they work alongside existing public transportation.

Charter transportation supported first- and last-mile connections, park-and-rides, hotel shuttles, volunteer transportation, and other movements that fixed-route systems weren't designed to handle alone.

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09/09/2026

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09/09/2026

What does it take to move millions of people during the World Cup? The photos tell part of the story.

This summer, transit agencies and motorcoach operators across North America added service, staged vehicles, deployed frontline teams, and coordinated connections while keeping everyday riders moving. This photo gallery goes behind the numbers to highlight the people, vehicles, and systems that kept the 2026 World Cup moving.

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09/07/2026

In the latest edition of Biz Briefs, find out the latest news from Siemens, Frontrunner, Prevost, Dodge, The Routing Company, and Optibus.
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In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at recent news from Siemens, Prevost, Dodge, and more partnerships making headlines across the transportation sector.

09/07/2026

A new stopgap keeps federal surface transportation programs operating through December 11, but it does not continue billions in advance funding previously provided through the IIJA.

According to the American Public Transportation Association, without those advance appropriations, federal public transit investment would sit 20% below FY2026 levels, while passenger rail investment would fall 81%. Programs supporting buses, state of good repair, capital projects, and rail could all feel the impact.

The extension buys more time. For agencies planning major projects, the bigger question is what happens after December 11.

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09/04/2026

On the latest episode of Bus Tech Talk, LA Metro’s Obed Mejia joins Mark Hollenbeck and Alex Roman to discuss technician training, evolving maintenance technology, fleet replacement, and strategies for getting the most out of today’s transit fleets.
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LA Metro’s Obed Mejia discusses technician training, evolving maintenance technology, fleet replacement, and strategies for getting the most out of today’s transit fleets.

09/04/2026

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is marking five years of passenger service on Charlotte's Gold Line, which currently connects 17 stations across four miles between the Historic West End and Plaza Midwood.

Next up: a proposed six-mile expansion with up to 17 additional stations, connecting the streetcar to more neighborhoods, transit hubs, and corridors across the region.

As CATS interim CEO Brent Cagle put it, the Gold Line's success reflects “the value of investing in communities.”

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09/03/2026

Pedestrian microsimulation is helping rail planners identify bottlenecks, test station designs, and prepare complex transit hubs for growing passenger volumes. Find out more in our latest piece from PTV Group's Hilary Aylesworth.
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Pedestrian microsimulation is helping rail planners identify bottlenecks, test station designs, and prepare complex transit hubs for growing passenger volumes.

09/03/2026

Holly Arnold joins Transdev and more in our latest edition of People Movement.
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In this edition, we also cover recent appointments and announcements at Pace, CamTran, MCI, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.

09/03/2026

Next month, APTA TRANSform & EXPO returns to Chicago with a show floor designed to help you explore what's ELEVATING the industry, up close and in person.

But the experience goes well beyond the exhibits:
💡 Quick insights at the Learning Zones
🤝 Make career connections at the Job Fair
🚛 Stay up to date with regulations at the Procurement Summit
🌎 Gain global partnerships in the International Lounge

The best part? It’s totally free. If you're making decisions that will shape your organization for years to come, you should be in the room.

Explore the schedule and register today at https://loom.ly/bI1eNSY