World Cup Readiness (NJ): NJ TRANSIT, NJ DOT and the New Jersey State Police are urging fans and commuters to stay alert as match-day transport ramps up for the June 13 opener, with Amtrak-related issues already causing delays at New York Penn Station and buses on standby. Match-Day Access Rules (NJ): Officials warn there’s no cheap, unofficial way in: private drop-offs and unauthorized shuttles won’t be allowed near MetLife Stadium, and Uber will be the only for-hire option permitted. Transit Tech Upgrade (NJ): NJ TRANSIT issued an RFI to modernize customer communications, aiming for a unified real-time platform across channels. Transit Safety & Security (Charlotte): Police are investigating video that appears to show a knife-wielding man threatening riders on a Charlotte light rail train. Public Transport Funding Debate (New Zealand): Transport Minister Chris Bishop criticized Labour’s plan to use a $450m emergency fund for a $20-a-week fare cap, arguing money should go to service expansion instead. Bus Network Improvements (Brooklyn): NYC DOT proposed new bus lanes on Bay Parkway and Cropsey Avenue to speed up heavily used routes. Rail Infrastructure Risk (NZ): A TAIC report says KiwiRail’s bridge inspection and weather response controls failed before the Rangitata River Bridge 57 collapse, leaving the line open despite severe scour risk. Fare App Launch (Hampton Roads): HRT rolled out GoMobile, letting riders pay by app or card with capped daily and monthly costs. Service Expansion (Ontario): Metrolinx is boosting GO Transit frequency for Toronto’s World Cup period, including more frequent Lakeshore West trains. Microtransit Push (Broome County): A state grant will fund a new microtransit service to extend coverage beyond fixed routes.