FTA has $25.8M in transit planning grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the availability of $25.8 million in grant funds to support Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) projects.
Author: Kyra Senese
Caltrain honored for Los Gatos Creek Project
Caltrain’s Los Gatos Creek Bridge Replacement Project has been recognized with the Construction Management Association of America’s (CMAA) Northern California Project Achievement Award in the transportation category.
Réseau de transport métropolitain rebranding itself as exo
The Réseau de transport métropolitain (RTM) officially rebranded itself as exo May 23.
ACE to BART rail connection project receives planning grant
Officials announced last week California’s approval of a $750,000 grant for planning efforts to connect the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) rail systems.
CTA begins two Blue Line station projects
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced May 22 the launch of the next two major Blue Line station improvement projects, as part of the $492 million Your New Blue program.
LIRR moves Forward with infrastructure hardening, operational efficiency plan
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has announced LIRR Forward, a new initiative through which the railroad intends to revamp its operations and efficiency.
CTA’s ride-hailing fee to bolster Safe and Secure Program
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has announced that the agency will add more than 600 new high-definition (HD) security cameras to its rail system as part of its Safe and Secure program.
KCS makes new appointments in three departments
Kansas City Southern (KCS) has announced organizational changes with three new appointments, all of which are effective immediately.
TEXRail opens Fort Worth maintenance facility
TEXRail trains got a new home the morning of May 22 with the celebratory opening of a new Equipment Maintenance Facility (EMF).
HNTB names Slaughter SVP
HNTB Corporation has promoted Kimberly Slaughter, transit/rail market sector leader, to serve as a senior vice president of the firm.
Two ACE grade separation projects receive state funding
Two grade separation projects along the Alameda CorridorEast (ACE) freight rail corridor in eastern Los Angeles County have been awarded $78 million in grant funding following approval by the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
NJ Transit launches modern fare collection system
New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) announced May 17 the launch of a new, modernized fare collection system for its trains this week.
WMATA orders evaluation of Silver Line concrete
Following the release of a federal complaint against Universal Concrete Products, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has ordered an independent contractor to evaluate the condition of the concrete panels being used in the construction of its Silver Line phase II stations.
Ashcroft Terminals will enhance rail links with federal funds
The Government of Canada’s Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau, has announced a CA$9.2 million (US7.18 million) investment for a project at Ashcroft Terminal that will improve terminal infrastructure.
LACMTA awarded $703.6M in grants for county transportation projects
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $703.6 million in SB-1 funding for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) on May 16.
AAR’s Hamberger to retire in early 2019
Edward R. Hamberger, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), has announced his upcoming retirement from the organization in early 2019.
Gallagher named senior program manager for HNTB’s transit and rail practice
HNTB Corporation has added Vincent Gallagher, PE, to its team as a senior program manager in the firm’s national program management and construction management practice for transit and rail, and senior vice president.
The Weitz Company to serve as design-build contractor on PHX SkyTrain project
Bombardier Transportation has tapped The Weitz Company as the design-build contractor for an extension to the PHX Sky Train® guideway and maintenance facility.
NRC Auction raises record amount for safety, education training program
The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association’s (NRC) 15th Annual Railroad Construction and Maintenance Equipment Auction this year sold a total of 367 items and brought in $1.15 million from on-site and online bidders.
NYCT preps for NY Penn Station improvement project
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (NYCT) will make structural repairs and station improvements at the 34 St-Penn Station subway complex starting May 20.