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Austin's CapMetro is celebrating 40 years on the move 🚍🎉 From humble beginnings in 1985 to a massive network of buses, r...
07/02/2025

Austin's CapMetro is celebrating 40 years on the move 🚍🎉 From humble beginnings in 1985 to a massive network of buses, rail, vanpools, and neighborhood services, CapMetro now serves over 70,000 riders daily.

Learn more about their journey! ➡️ https://loom.ly/UqYyQQA

The agency reflects on four decades of serving the community and prepares for the future with Transit Plan 2035 and Project Connect.

💡 For the first time in 40 years, an update is in store for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures, aiming ...
07/02/2025

💡 For the first time in 40 years, an update is in store for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures, aiming to accelerate major infrastructure projects and reduce costs.

These reforms are set to boost the delivery of roads, bridges, broadband, and energy projects while maintaining environmental safeguards.

Learn more! 👉 https://loom.ly/iZAeoFQ

Updates to the decades-old rules intend to speed up reviews, cut costs, and fast-track roads, bridges, and broadband projects nationwide.

🚨 Austin Transit Partnership has officially released the solicitation for the final design and construction contract for...
07/02/2025

🚨 Austin Transit Partnership has officially released the solicitation for the final design and construction contract for Austin Light Rail Phase 1.

Learn more about what this $7.1 billion project will deliver!
➡️ https://loom.ly/aiS1s6E

Earlier this month, the final design and construction contract were released as the city prepares to break ground on its first light rail system in 2027.

A glimpse into the future of transit 🚍👉 https://loom.ly/xCqdb-4CapMetro is leading the way with autonomous tech — but no...
07/02/2025

A glimpse into the future of transit 🚍👉 https://loom.ly/xCqdb-4

CapMetro is leading the way with autonomous tech — but not on the streets just yet. Instead, they’re transforming bus yard operations.

From cost savings to tighter parking, the Austin agency's driverless yard tech delivers significant results for fleet efficiency and zero-emission goals.

Excited to announce our first episode of Bus Tech Talk, featuring METRO's Alex Roman and Complete Coach Works' Mark Holl...
07/01/2025

Excited to announce our first episode of Bus Tech Talk, featuring METRO's Alex Roman and Complete Coach Works' Mark Hollenbeck and their guest Connect Transit's Charlie Busse. Find out about how Charlie keeps the agency's buses moving day in and day out, deals with training and recruiting techs, and so much more!
https://loom.ly/gF3h-ys

In our first version of Bus Tech Talk, METRO's Alex Roman and Complete Coach Works' Mark Hollenbeck discuss what's going on in the Connect Transit garage, workforce development, and much more.

Siemens Mobility is introducing the new Charger B+AC locomotive for North America — an advanced battery-electric solutio...
07/01/2025

Siemens Mobility is introducing the new Charger B+AC locomotive for North America — an advanced battery-electric solution designed to run:
✅ Up to 125 mph under catenary power
✅ Up to 100 miles on battery power
✅ Fully compliant with Buy America standards

Learn more! ➡️ https://loom.ly/ElQtUTU

The alternative propulsion technology is expected to power trains running at speeds up to 125 mph.

Major transit safety boost proposed for King County! ➡️ https://loom.ly/B1bB8SA💡 Executive Shannon Braddock has proposed...
07/01/2025

Major transit safety boost proposed for King County!
➡️ https://loom.ly/B1bB8SA

💡 Executive Shannon Braddock has proposed a 2025 supplemental budget with $26.1 million in safety and security investments for King County Metro Transit.

The $26 million proposal would boost metro security with more officers, safer buses, and SaFE Ambassadors for riders across Seattle and King County.

📣 Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority votes to off-ramp tunnel contractor Kiewit Shea Traylor due to high-cost p...
07/01/2025

📣 Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority votes to off-ramp tunnel contractor Kiewit Shea Traylor due to high-cost proposals. New procurement coming soon to keep the project moving forward.

Full story! ➡️ https://loom.ly/Revc_U8

With the change, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) aims to control costs and keep the BART extension on track.

Florida’s Jacksonville Transportation Authority marked a historic milestone with the launch of NAVI — the Neighborhood A...
06/30/2025

Florida’s Jacksonville Transportation Authority marked a historic milestone with the launch of NAVI — the Neighborhood Autonomous Vehicle Innovation initiative — the first autonomous vehicle (AV) service in the U.S. operating as part of a public transit system.
https://loom.ly/rgAjPA0

Running weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., NAVI is designed to seamlessly connect residents, businesses, and visitors across a vital urban corridor stretching from Pearl Street to EverBank Stadium.

Oceanside, Calif.'s, NCTD completed the transition to fully public operations by directly hiring former contractor staff...
06/30/2025

Oceanside, Calif.'s, NCTD completed the transition to fully public operations by directly hiring former contractor staff, aiming to improve service quality and unify its workforce.
https://loom.ly/r73A5L4

The Oceanside, Calif., agency completes transition to fully public operations by directly hiring former contractor staff, aiming to improve service quality and unify its workforce.

Pennsylvania's two largest transit agencies, Pittsburgh Regional Transit and SEPTA, have adopted their Fiscal Year 2026 ...
06/30/2025

Pennsylvania's two largest transit agencies, Pittsburgh Regional Transit and SEPTA, have adopted their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets despite a growing transit funding crisis. Find out more about their budgets and the call for additional funding in the region.
https://loom.ly/Vi9FCqY

PRT and SEPTA adopt FY26 budgets with deep service cuts and fare hikes unless new state funding is secured.

Greenville, S.C., recently saw an upgrade to Greenlink Transit’s network thanks to the completion of a new maintenance f...
06/30/2025

Greenville, S.C., recently saw an upgrade to Greenlink Transit’s network thanks to the completion of a new maintenance facility. The facility marks the first step in preparing the agency to expand and improve its services. Find out more here.
https://loom.ly/57dF5D4

Greenlink’s new maintenance facility gives the agency room to expand. The agency is preparing to increase its services to keep up with area growth and help bring communities together.

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