FTA awards $232.8 million to make aging transit stations more accessible
Federal grants will fund accessibility upgrades at eight legacy transit projects in five states, but construction schedules will vary by agency.
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Tampa weighs $1.5 million HART contribution, with Route 1 a priority
Tampa City Council members are backing consideration of a larger FY2027 HART contribution, but the proposed $1.5 million allocation for Route 1 is not final.
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Miami-Dade’s New Bus Network Changes Are Now Affecting Miami-Area Riders
Miami-Dade’s July 20 Metrobus changes altered western routes, reduced Route 37 frequency, ended Route 132 and split Route 56 into Routes 56 and 57. Additional cuts remain proposals.
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NJ TRANSIT housing proposal reaches key August 18 deadline for Bayonne site
Developers must file a Notice of Intent by August 18 to compete for NJ TRANSIT’s Bayonne station site, where the solicitation calls for at least 20% affordable housing.
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MTA’s Q26 redesign brings 24-hour service to Fresh Meadows
The redesigned Q26 began operating June 29 with overnight service, new stop locations and wider average spacing between stops.
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Burbank Metro Bus Rapid Transit Lawsuit Heads to Aug. 19 Hearing
A court denied Metro’s preliminary-injunction motion July 17. Burbank’s lawsuit over the NoHo-to-Pasadena bus rapid transit corridor remains pending.
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Fayetteville Route 20 Buses Now Run Every 30 Minutes
Route 20 service in South Fayetteville shifted from hourly buses to every 30 minutes Aug. 1, while College Avenue gained Saturday and late-night service.
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Nampa council advances proposed cut to Valley Regional Transit funding
Nampa’s proposed FY2027 budget would remove city funding for four Valley Regional Transit services, with a final hearing and vote set for Aug. 17.
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Sunnyvale Approves $8.36 Million Citywide Microtransit Service
Sunnyvale approved an $8.36 million microtransit service order and a $5.1 million budget change, with launch timing and final service details still pending.
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BART to Add Longer Trains, Change Transfers on Aug. 10
BART will change its schedule Aug. 10, adding longer peak trains and revising transfers and train spacing on San Francisco-area routes.
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Wayne County transit millage reported approved, but Trenton service changes are still undecided
A Wayne County transit millage was reported approved after the Aug. 4 primary election. Trenton residents will have to wait for county implementation plans and SMART decisions to learn whether routes or service levels change.
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Seattle Council Puts 10-Year Transit Measure on November Ballot
Seattle voters will decide in November 2026 whether to approve a proposed 10-year transit funding measure before the current package expires in April 2027.
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Winston-Salem budget sets August bus-route changes
Winston-Salem adopted a $700.9 million fiscal 2026-27 budget, with fixed-route bus changes planned for August 2026 to improve service use.
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DOT awards $1.73 billion to 127 infrastructure projects nationwide
The U.S. Department of Transportation selected 127 BUILD grant projects across 52 states, territories and the District of Columbia, including a $24 million Interstate 94 safety project in North Dakota.
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Charlotte transit authority sets first August business meeting
Charlotte’s new transit authority is scheduled to meet Aug. 12 as the city continues transferring CATS employees and assets under the PAVE Act.
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BART to Change Schedule Aug. 10 With Longer Trains
BART will revise its systemwide schedule on Aug. 10, 2026, bringing longer trains and operational changes that the agency says will reduce crowding and delays.
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Ruggles Station commuter-rail fare gates planned for August
Ruggles Station is scheduled to receive commuter-rail fare gates in August 2026, a planned change that could affect access and passenger flow.
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New York Unveils Citywide Plan to Speed Up Bus Service
New York officials announced a broader bus-modernization plan after completing bus lanes on Madison and Lexington avenues serving more than 150,000 daily riders.
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TriMet’s Aug. 23 changes will disrupt several Tigard-area bus connections
TriMet’s adopted FY2027 plan will discontinue Lines 37 and 38, remove Line 45 service between Washington Square and Tigard Transit Center, revise Lines 96 and 97, and shorten Line 76’s southbound reach starting Aug. 23.
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Portland-Vancouver bridge project clears final federal review
Federal environmental review is complete for the Portland-Vancouver I-5 bridge replacement, but permits, procurement and funding steps remain before construction.
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Seattle voters will decide renewed transit measure after council approval
Seattle lawmakers approved and the mayor signed a proposed 10-year transit measure for the November 3, 2026, ballot. Voters—not the council—would decide whether the replacement tax takes effect.
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USDOT selects $1.73 billion for 127 U.S. infrastructure projects
The FY 2026 BUILD selections span roads, transit, ports, rail, truck parking and airport access, but recipients still face federal approval steps.