Macro

Macro taps Kennedy to serve as business development head

Macro, a division of Ross & Baruzzini, an advanced mobility and communications systems engineering consultancy firm, has appointed Sean Kennedy as its new director of business development.

Urban Engineers promotes Tuttle to office manager

Robert Tuttle, PE, is the new office manager of Urban Engineers’ Warrendale, Pa., location.

Rail projects in Montreal, Toronto and L.A. make Top 10 on world infrastructure list

Three transit and commuter rail projects in North America are among the most significant infrastructure projects on earth, according to advocacy group CG/LA.

Colorado’s Front Range Passenger Rail Commission names first project director

The Southwest Chief and Front Range Passenger Rail Commission has chosen Randy Grauberger to serve as its first project director.

SpikeEase

‘SpikeEase’ pulls in big orders

Focused Technology Solutions is the recent winner of four major contracts for the first ever battery-operated spike puller, the “SpikeEase.”

Port of Vancouver USA rail project wins engineering excellence award

The Port of Vancouver USA’s West Vancouver Freight Access project (WVFA) is the winner of a 2019 Engineering Excellence Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Oregon.

Parsons, maker of CBTC and PTC tech, moves HQ to Washington

Parsons is relocating its corporate headquarters from Pasadena, Calif., to the Washington, D.C. capital region, effective immediately. 

Connecticut Gov. seeks tolls for transit improvements

Gov. Ned Lamont of Connecticut has been campaigning recently throughout the state, particularly highlighting the need for further investment in transit infrastructure that could lead to major construction work opportunities.

Winter maintenance: Fighting the cold

Suppliers and transit agencies continue their efforts to keep safety at top-of-mind while considering machinery requirements during winter maintenance.

RTA selects Holt as new addition to board

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) has appointed Alexandra Holt as its newest board member, representing the city of Chicago.

OmniTRAX

OmniTRAX adds two to board

OmniTRAX, Inc., has announced the election of Cameron Scott and David Garin to its Board of Directors.

Caterpillar announces promotions in Rail Division

Caterpillar Inc. this week announced several personnel changes, including two senior appointments that will be effective March 1.

Amtrak

FRA raises concerns about costs of proposed Ann Arbor Amtrak station

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has raised concerns about the possible cost of a new Amtrak station that would be located in Ann Arbor, Mich., according to local news reports.

Capitol Corridor authority elects two to serve as new board leaders

The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) Board of Directors elected Rebecca Saltzman as chair and Don Saylor as vice chair.

HNTB appoints Tyson to serve as transit, rail consultant in Texas

HNTB Corporation has appointed Cheryle Tyson to serve as a national transit/rail consultant based in the firm’s Plano, Texas, office, located about 20 miles north of Downtown Dallas.

NRC’s Bell to lead association

The National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) and Chambers, Conlon & Hartwell (CCH) announced today that Matt Bell will take the helm of the association.

RTA eyes 9 Chicago projects, Metra ticket office to close

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), the agency that oversees the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace Suburban Bus and Pace ADA-Paratransit, is requesting public feedback regarding nine Chicago-area projects being proposed

FRA issues more than $56M in CRISI grant funding

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) last week announced the availability of $56,933,567 in grant funding for 18 projects in 16 states.

TKDA selects Lechowicz as Chicago office group manager

Engineering and architecture firm TKDA has appointed Eric Lechowicz as group manager for the firm’s rail architecture team based in its Chicago office.

Stantec adds two to transportation team

Global design and engineering firm Stantec recently added two senior executives to its transportation team.

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