This bi-weekly bonus News and Views episode explores the latest public transportation news , including innovative transit safety technologies, federal funding for transit infrastructure, and regional transit improvements across the US, featuring insights from transit experts and officials.
Sources:
U.S. Department of Transportation — $686 Million in Federal Transit Administration Grants for Station Modernization
https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/news/trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-invests-686-million-making-public-transit
Governing Magazine — How San Jose Got Buses to Run Faster
https://www.governing.com/transportation/how-san-jose-got-buses-to-run-faster
San Antonio Express-News — VIA Board Rejects Fare-Free Bus Pilot Proposal
https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/via-board-fare-free-vote-21940323.php
Portal Bridge Replacement Project — Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Upgrade
https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/03/02/grtc-adjusts-bus-routes-amid-driver-shortage/