January 2026 City Scoop: Washington D.C.

Regional transit agencies are updating existing infrastructure rather than building large-scale projects, prioritizing improvements such as communications-based train control and exploring bus rapid transit connections to deliver capacity gains quickly and cost effectively, Voinis says.

Transit ROI & System Efficiencies Will Drive Big, Beautiful Transit Funding

Local transit agencies are quickly realizing that the environment to secure funding for transit projects is about to take a sharp left turn, largely influenced by the President’s ambitious “Big, Beautiful Bill.” This landmark legislation, while broad in its scope, signals a distinct shift in priorities for how federal dollars will be allocated to transit […] <p>The post Transit ROI & System Efficiencies Will Drive Big, Beautiful Transit Funding first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Why Transit Agencies Should Avoid Cutting Bus Services

As transit agencies and municipal mobility planners deal with budget shortfalls and mounting fiscal pressures, the temptation to cut transit bus service can seem like an expedient solution. However, this approach is not only shortsighted but risks undermining the very economic, social, and environmental goals that public transit is meant to advance. A closer look […] <p>The post Why Transit Agencies Should Avoid Cutting Bus Services first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Navigating Transit Tariffs: Strategic Solutions for Agencies

In recent years, the landscape of public transit has been significantly influenced by various economic factors, and now these include tariffs. These tariffs, imposed on imported goods, are expected to lead to increased costs for hardware components essential to transit operations. As transit agencies deal with these financial challenges, it is important to develop a […] <p>The post Navigating Transit Tariffs: Strategic Solutions for Agencies first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

New ARI-HETRA EV Battery Lifts for Heavy-Duty Work

As the demand for electric and hybrid vehicle maintenance surges, ARI-HETRA launched their wheeled WS-25EV-E (Electric) and WS-25EV-P (Pneumatic) EV Battery Lifts. Engineered for the unique challenges of EV battery handling, these lifts allow fleet maintenance shops, transit agencies, and commercial vehicle service shops to remove and install batteries while staying mobile in the shop. 4,500 lbs. max capacity. Designed […] <p>The post New ARI-HETRA EV Battery Lifts for Heavy-Duty Work first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>