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Tracking new transit openings in 2026
Executive Brief
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Over twelve diverse transit projects, including light rail and subway extensions, are scheduled for service entry this year. Ongoing developments in Illinois, Louisiana, California, and Houston further expand regional transit infrastructure connectivity.
- 01More than twelve light rail, subway, and commuter rail extensions launch in 2026
- 02Illinois continues development on a significant new light rail line
- 03New bus rapid transit projects are currently underway in Louisiana and California
- 04Houston is actively expanding its transit capacity through new bus rapid transit lines
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More than a dozen new light rail, bus rapid transit, streetcar, subway and commuter rail extensions are due to go into service this year. Another light rail line in Illinois and bus rapid transit lines in Louisiana, California and Houston are underway.