PATH provides PTC, sleep apnea monitoring update

Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH) updated its progress toward the installation of Positive Train Control (PTC), as well as its efforts monitor sleep apnea in employees in an effort to ensure safety of riders and the general public.

FTA proposes directive to end stop signal overruns

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) published a proposed General Directive aimed at reducing the frequency of stop signal overruns in the rail transit industry.

Second phase of Charlotte streetcar project breaks ground

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx joined local dignitaries participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 project in Charlotte, N.C., on Jan. 14.

South Shore Freight steps in to help stranded Indiana passengers

An estimated 5,500 Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) South Shore Line riders were stranded on Jan. 12 following a “severe flash freeze situation.”

USDOT report confirms significant backlog in infrastructure investment

A Congressionally-mandated report has found that U.S. infrastructure requires more investment to maintain existing systems, as well as tackle a significant backlog of repair work.

LACMTA recommends Tutor Perini JV for second phase of Purple Line construction

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has recommended Tutor Perini/O&G, a joint venture to build the second segment of the Purple Line Extension.

Testing on Port Defiance Bypass to begin next week

Testing will begin along a portion of the Port Defiance Bypass project in Washington state in mid January.

FTA gives environmental clearance to Valley Metro’s South Central LRT extension

Valley Metro may begin final design work on the planned South Central Light Rail Extension after securing a key federal approval.

PANYNJ releases $32 billion 10-year capital plan

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) released its draft 10-year capital plan, which addresses $32 billion worth of projects in New York and New Jersey.

Minnesota governor proposes “make up” bonding bill with $91M for rail

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith introduced a bill that would spend $1.5 billion to build more than 240 projects across the state, including more than $91 million in rail projects.

MTA awards L.K. Comstock Queens Boulevard Line signaling contract

Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) awarded a $223.3-million contract to L.K. Comstock & Company Inc. to upgrade the Queens Boulevard Line signaling system and install communications-based train control (CBTC).

Reading & Northern increases track speed between Reading and Port Clinton, Penn.

Reading & Northern Railroad has increased the track speed of its Main Line between Reading, Penn., and Port Clinton to 40 mph.

BNSF, J.B. Hunt request arbitration for intermodal agreement revenue division

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., and BNSF have both requested a panel of arbitrators review their Joint Service Agreement revenue division.

MnDOT recommends bridge grade separation for troublesome crossing

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has completed a study into grade separation options at the state’s worst ranked grade crossing and has recommended an overpass option.

MTA’s Prendergast to retire “in early 2017”

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chairman and CEO Thomas F. Prendergast will retire in early 2017 according to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Draft SEIS/SEIR released for final six miles of BART Silicon Valley extension

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) and the Federal Transit Administration have released a draft state and federal document addressing the final six miles of the SCVTA BART Silicon Valley extension’s second phase.

Ground breaking ceremony held for New Mexico rail park

Officials broke ground on a new rail park hailed as a potentially transformational project for central New Mexico.

Illinois law doubles fines for grade-crossing warning scofflaws

Illinois will have the strictest penalties in the nation beginning Jan. 1, 2017 for vehicular offenses associated with attempting to cross railroad tracks after grade-crossing systems have activated.

Caterpillar names new CEO, makes executive appointments

Jim Umpleby will take the helm of Caterpillar Inc. Jan. 1, 2017 and three newly appointed executives will support him.

TriMet names rail expert as executive director of transportation

TriMet has hired Patrick Preusser as executive director of transportation where he will lead the transit agency’s Transportation Division.

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