RT&S May issue is now online

The May issue of RT&S features stories on the use of lightweight cellular concrete on bridges and the Lazelle Road bridge project, as well as a product overview of handheld tools.

U.S. DOT announces intention to fund first phase of San Fernando light-rail line

The U.S. DOT’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) announcing DOT’s intention to obligate funds for the first phase of the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor light-rail line.

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Will the FTA approve Honolulu’s shortened light-rail line?

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi wanted Hawaii’s first light-rail project completed with the funds currently available, so they are cutting the line short.

Calif. state lawmakers are not releasing $4.2 billion in high-speed rail money

Democratic lawmakers in California are refusing to pass over $4 billion to fund the state’s high-speed rail project that would connect San Francisco to Los Angeles.

Next leader of Sound Transit has daunting task right out of the gate

The Sound Transit board will use a closed-door executive session on May 9 to discuss candidates to replace outgoing CEO Peter Rogoff.

Bells & Whistles—Metro Council ignored warning about light-rail project

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending May 6.

Condo residents warned of problems years before Southwest light-rail project broke ground

Those who live in a condo complex that shut down the Southwest light-rail project for months are now saying they warned about potential problems before work began.

Last chance to submit for 2022 RT&S Top Projects

The deadline to submit your project for consideration for the 2022 RT&S Top Projects list is May 7.

VTA votes on ‘foundational backbone’ of BART extension project

At the VTA Board of Directors meeting on May 5 the VTA Board will vote on a contract for the initial stage of the tunnel and trackwork, known as Contract Package 2 (CP2) for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension (BSVII) Project.

Move by Texas governor has Mexico taking billion-dollar rail project elsewhere

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s crackdown on border crossing inspections has Mexico drawing a line in the sand. Make that a line in New Mexico.

The public has spoken—Montreal kills elevated track portion of light-rail project

Montreal and Quebec are taking over the REM de l’Est light-rail project, putting an end to a controversial design in downtown Montreal that was ridiculed by the public.

N.J. congressman visits Point No Point Bridge site

New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne, Jr., spent the afternoon of May 2 learning about critical infrastructure with leaders from Conrail, Norfolk Southern, and CSX.

Purchasing buggy whips? Minn. state senate kills passenger rail line

The Northern Lights passenger rail system has been extinguished permanently in the state of Minnesota.

$157 million for nothing; officials break down costs of failed passenger route in N.C.

The rail project that never happened in Durham and Orange counties in North Carolina still cost millions of dollars.

Railroad line, salmon need to live in harmony in state of Washington

Rail lines and water lines are both important in Bellingham, Wash.

LAST WEEK to nominate for Top Projects

The deadline to nominate your top project in North America for the 2022 RT&S Top Projects list is May 7.

Bells & Whistles—A double-decker punch?

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending April 29.

Environmental clearance for 400 miles of Calif. high-speed rail

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) Board of Directors certified the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) and unanimously approved the approximately 90-mile San Jose-to-Merced project section in northern California.

LAX people mover superstructure now complete

Balfour Beatty, part of the LINXS Constructors joint venture, has successfully completed the Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) 2.25-mile Automated People Mover (APM) train guideway superstructure (APM) for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).

Palo Alto, Calif., still waiting on decisions, funding for grade crossing projects

This is one separation Palo Alto, Calif., wanted no part of, and it deals with funding.

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