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DASHBus has started construction on the on-route electric bus chargers project in the city of Alexandria, Va., Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region. The project marks another major milestone in DASH’s transition to a 100% zero-emission fleet and reinforces the city of Alexandria’s commitment to expanding sustainable, equitable, and reliable public transportation.
“This project reflects years of planning and collaboration to support our transition to an all-electric fleet,” said DASH General Manager and CEO Josh Baker. “As the first on-route electric bus chargers in Northern Virginia and the [Washington] D.C. region, this is a monumental step toward a cleaner, quieter and more sustainable transit system."
https://www.masstransitmag.com/bus/infrastructure/news/55386587/alexandria-transit-company-dash-dash-begins-on-route-electric-bus-charger-construction

On this week's edition of the , Mass Transit Associate Editor Brandon Lewis sat down with two recent graduates of the UMass Amherst to discuss their journeys in public transit. Plus, the hosts discuss data center spending. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
https://www.masstransitmag.com/technology/podcast/55385334/infrastructure-technology-podcast-how-young-leaders-are-reinventing-the-public-transit-industry-with-technology

The U.S. passenger rail industry is deep in its build out era. Voter-approved system expansions are completed or nearing completion. Preferred alternatives are being selected. Rail line extensions are moving into the design and engineering phase. Projects are advancing into the construction phase. Read more in our 2026 Rail Report as part of our May/June issue!
https://www.masstransitmag.com/rail/article/55375599/a-look-at-2026-passenger-rail-trends-for-the-us?utm_source=MASS+Transit+Rail+Update&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260610113&o_eid=6001B9591389E5Z&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|6001B9591389E5Z

Part 2 of the 's discussion on the examines how AI, smart-city technology and connected infrastructure could shape the fan experience and how cities are increasingly relying on digital twins to simulate event-day conditions. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! Roads & Bridges
https://www.masstransitmag.com/technology/podcast/55383975/infrastructure-technology-podcast-how-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-will-impact-public-transit-technology-and-infrastructure-part-ii

The Caltrain Board of Directors adopted a framework for dealing with budget shortfalls if additional funding doesn’t become available this year. Caltrain says the proposed framework has principles to guide decision-making as the railroad begins the next phase of planning work that could be implemented as soon as fiscal year 2028 if external funding is not secured.
https://www.masstransitmag.com/management/news/55383874/caltrain-caltrain-board-adopts-framework-to-handle-budget-shortfall-without-new-funding-source

In winter 2027, the Maryland Transit Administration will launch service of the Purple Line, a 16-mile light-rail line that will provide service from New Carrollton to Bethesda, Md. When complete, the project timeline will have spanned over two decades, starting with a survey MDOT MTA issued to riders in 2002 that asked their thoughts on new potential transit modes that could be coming to the area. Read Mass Transit's feature on the Purple Line from our May/June issue!
https://www.masstransitmag.com/rail/infrastructure/article/55375912/the-mdot-mta-purple-line-nearly-two-decades-in-the-making?utm_source=MASS+Daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260603171&o_eid=&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|

Atlanta Beltline has launched ATL Spoke, a new free autonomous community shuttle pilot service connecting the West End MARTA Station, the Atlanta Beltline Southwest Trail and destinations throughout the Lee + White district. This 12-month pilot, conducted in partnership with Beep, Inc. (Beep), marks the city of Atlanta’s first autonomous public transit shuttle deployment.
https://www.masstransitmag.com/alt-mobility/autonomous-vehicles/news/55383618/atlanta-beltline-inc-atlanta-beltline-launches-atl-spoke-autonomous-shuttle-pilot-service?utm_source=MASS+Daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260603092&o_eid=1&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|1

For the next two weeks on the , the Mass Transit and Roads & Bridges team dive into how the 2026 will impact public transit, technology and infrastructure. Part I examines stadium access, public transit capacity, crowd movement and security.
https://www.masstransitmag.com/technology/podcast/55382652/infrastructure-technology-podcast-how-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-will-impact-public-transit-technology-and-infrastructure-part-i

: Palmetto Breeze / LRTA, the Gateway Development Commission and the Oregon Department of Transportation have made new appointments to their respective leadership teams.
https://www.masstransitmag.com/management/news/55382334/people-on-the-move-lrta-gdc-odot

The RTD Board of Directors approved the purchase of 47 new 60-foot articulated buses for the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit The vehicles are designed to operate along East Colfax Avenue between downtown Denver and I-225 in Aurora, Colo., helping deliver service for one of the region’s most traveled transit corridors. The approval comes as construction activity continues to ramp up across the entire East Colfax corridor.
https://www.masstransitmag.com/bus/vehicles/news/55381374/denver-regional-transportation-district-denver-rtd-orders-47-new-60-foot-articulated-new-flyer-buses-for-east-colfax-brt