FTA offers $610 million in bus grants before Sept. 21 deadline
Transit agencies, states, tribes and local governments can seek competitive grants for buses, facilities, accessibility and low- or zero-emission projects.
Public Transportation
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DART gets $70 million grant to replace 53 aging light-rail vehicles serving Dallas
Dallas Area Rapid Transit received a $70 million federal grant to support replacement of 53 light-rail vehicles more than 30 years old, but no delivery or service date has been announced.
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FrontRunner 2X advances toward a $1.3 billion federal grant. What Utah riders could gain
FrontRunner 2X has entered the federal engineering phase, but Utah riders will not see immediate service changes while grant, design and construction decisions remain pending.
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MBTA Orange Line closure starts August 20: What riders need to know
Orange Line service between Oak Grove and Back Bay will be suspended for 11 consecutive days, August 20-30. Riders should plan for free shuttles, alternate downtown routes and longer trips.
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Rome Transit begins first major fixed-route redesign in more than 20 years
Rome Transit began a pilot redesign Aug. 3 that keeps six fixed routes but changes route names, colors, stops and schedules.
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New York officials unveil plan to expand and speed up bus service
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a citywide bus plan focused on faster trips, expanded service and better operations.
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CTfastrak adds security officers at four New Britain-area stations
A new CTfastrak security contract adds two officers per shift, while four New Britain-area stations are slated for open glass wind-break shelters.
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St. George wins $19.25 million grant for Siegen Lane project
A federal BUILD grant will fund planned safety, pedestrian and transit improvements along about 1.35 miles of Siegen Lane in St. George.
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FTA opens $1.5 billion FY 2026 competition for bus and low-emission transit projects
The Federal Transit Administration opened a nationwide FY 2026 grant competition for bus purchases, facilities and low- or no-emission transit investments. Applications are due Sept. 21.
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FTA opens applications for $610 million to modernize U.S. bus systems
The Federal Transit Administration announced a nationwide funding opportunity for bus purchases, facilities, equipment and low- or no-emission projects, with applications due Sept. 21, 2026.
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Winston-Salem begins major WSTA bus-network changes in August
Winston-Salem’s approved bus-network overhaul begins in August, changing service frequency and routes while planning new crosstown and microtransit options.
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WRTA weighs cutting or restructuring bus service serving Whitinsville
The Worcester Regional Transit Authority discussed possible changes to Routes A and B, including reduced fixed-route service or a shift to mobility-management and paratransit programs.
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Petaluma Transit to Change Weekday Service Aug. 10
Petaluma Transit will update weekday service and expand LumaGo on-demand options beginning Aug. 10, 2026, but route details are not yet public.
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Fort Collins Transfort changes arrive as CSU students return for fall semester
Most Transfort route-service changes are scheduled to begin August 17, just before CSU residence halls reopen and international-student orientation. Riders should check current maps as service patterns change.
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Cary’s Downtown Loop remains suspended as GoCary weighs where service should go next
Cary’s Downtown Loop remains suspended under the Town’s July 9 notice. New drivers were reported in July, while council studies whether loop resources could support west or south Cary service.
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Kenner riders now have a split bus route and on-demand service on Loyola Drive
Kenner’s former E201 loop is now split between E201 and E9 service, while Moving Kenner replaces fixed-route buses on a specified section of Loyola Drive.
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Bellevue Transit Center bus reroutes move major routes to temporary stops
Routes 271, 550, 556 and 566 are rerouted around Bellevue Transit Center through Aug. 28, while Route 560 remains on a separate reroute until further notice.
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UN urban review finds housing and access still lag city growth
A UN review found uneven urban progress: transport access improved, but housing costs, informal settlements and weak local capacity continue to deepen exclusion.
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Unitrans route changes take effect in North and Central Davis
Unitrans changes that began August 3, 2026, add the R line and shift B, F and G service. Davis riders should check the correct seasonal schedule and stop list before traveling.
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Fremont BART riders face four more weekend train shutdowns beginning Aug. 15
BART will suspend trains between Union City and Warm Springs/South Fremont on four remaining work weekends, with free AC Transit buses and projected delays of 30 to 40 minutes.
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UN data show transit gains as cities lose public-space access
UN data show public-transport access rose across sampled cities, but low-capacity systems, shrinking open-space access and housing pressures persist.
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Irving’s Free Las Colinas Loop Is Now Operating Daily
Irving’s free Las Colinas Loop is operating every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering fixed-stop service between offices, residences, restaurants, hotels and entertainment destinations in the Urban Center.