Contents MAY/JUNE 2024 26 10 Rep. Blumenauer led a movement of connection and choice Rep. Earl Blumenauer's time in public service has been spent advocating for causes that give people more choices in how they live, move and connect within their communities. 16 Vehicle Design: Managing Noise and Vibration from the Ground Up In the second of a two-part series, vehicle design efforts to mitigate noise and vibration and the resulting effects on transit/passenger applications are further examined. FEATURES 12 2024 Trends in Passenger Rail SPECIAL REPORT New and expanded rail projects are entering service at an increased pace, while technological advancements and policy changes are shifting how rail transit and passenger rail operators approach safety on their systems. 4 Mass Transit | MAY/JUNE 2024 On the cover: 1304313365 | Matheus Silva, 926051128 | monsitj | Getty Images 22 Transit Cybersecurity and Threat and Vulnerability Assessments, Public Transit Risk Assessment Methodology The integration of the PT-RAM process into transit agencies' operational security strategies helps providers address both physical and cyber threats.