WMATA

March 27, 2026 marks 50 years since WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) inaugurated the Washington Metro (Metro Rail) rapid transit system in the National Capital Region. The first passenger-carrying…

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) rolls out enhanced transit signal priority on Line 5 Eglinton and Line 6 Finch West, plus extends Finch West service hours. Also, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District…

Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) announces the launch date for the D (Purple) Line Extension Section 1. Also, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) awards a lease contract for transit-oriented…

Virginia and Maryland leaders endorse DMVMoves funding and recommendations for the future of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and area transit systems. Also, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)…

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA/Metro) and Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. (KRC) resolve their 7000-Series railcars disputes. Also, a new North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) study confirms that restoring…

A new quarterly report shows that crime on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) continues to drop. Also, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) receives the Transportation Security Administration’s…

New Hitachi Rail metro cars enter revenue service for the Maryland Transit Administration’s (MTA) Baltimore Subway Link. Also, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) celebrates a successful first anniversary…

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke on Dec. 11 presented to the WMATA Board of Directors the agency’s proposed budget for the next fiscal…

Parsons Corporation (Parsons) secures a position on Sound Transit of Seattle’s 2025 Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC). Also, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is rolling out a holiday-themed…

The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC) on Dec. 4 issued a Safety Audit of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) communication systems performed through in-depth interviews, site visits, and…

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), New Jersey Transit (NJT) and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) advance transit-oriented development projects. Also, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) fares will…

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) releases its final 2026 operating budget and four-year financial plan. Also, KC Streetcar will soon reveal plans for the new northern terminus and CPKC…

NC By Train—North Carolina-supported Amtrak service—celebrates the highest ridership month in its 35-year history. Also, the boards of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments…

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow launches an action plan to boost safety across the city’s transit system. Also, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) honors veterans with patriotic trains and buses…

While the Washington Commanders NFL team is slated to return to the site of its former Washington, D.C., home in 2030, questions remain how the District of Columbia will cover…

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announces modifications to proposed fare changes. Also, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) successfully completes the installation of its Next Generation Fare Gates at…

For the first time in nearly 30 years, WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority, or Metro) has been named 2025 Outstanding Public Transit Agency of the Year by APTA (American Public…

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) releases its $21.5 billion draft six-year capital budget. Also, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) unveils its Cab Cam series, showcasing the agency’s entire system…

The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC) recently performed an audit of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metrorail’s control center and operations through in-depth interviews, site visits, and document and…

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) unveils the winning design for the new 8000-series rail fleet. Also, violent and property crime plummet on Bay Area Rapid Transit’s (BART) system;…