Federal court hands Purple Line legal win

A legal victory could help get Maryland’s Purple Line light rail project back on track after a federal judge dismissed environmental claims in a lawsuit that has blocked the project since August 2016.

Gov. Cuomo aims to give state majority control of MTA Board

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo advanced legislation that would give the state majority control of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), citing the transit agency’s “state of crisis.”

First phase of Penn Station modernization opens

An expanded West End Concourse, the first phase of the modernization and transformation of New York Penn Station, is open.

Massachusetts senator takes whistle-stop tour to rally support for HSR

A state senator from Massachusetts is tapping into a mode of public communication not seen since last century: The whistle-stop tour (but by car).

FTA: Get those SSOs in!

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has notified the 30 U.S. states where rail transit systems operate that federal law requires they establish an FTA-certified State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program by April 15, 2019, otherwise they risk losing funds.

Deal struck for redeveloped Penn-Farley Complex

A financial agreement has been reached between all partners involved in the Pennsylvania Station-Farley Complex redevelopment project to transform New York City’s James A Farley Post Office into a world-class transportation hub.

MTA reopens two rehabilitated Brooklyn stations, continues Capital Program improvements

After a months-long closure for rehabilitation, two 100-year-old subway stations on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) 3 line in Brooklyn reopened for service June 19.

FONSI issued for Susquehanna River Bridge

A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) has been issued for the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project.

Canada provides funds to advance planning of Yonge Subway extension

The planned extension of Toronto Transit Commission’s Yonge Subway north to the York Region received a CA$36-million (US$27.18 million) infusion from the government of Canada to advance planning preliminary engineering.

MBTA releases RFP for study of commuter rail needs

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to study and identify current and future commuter rail needs and improvements as part of the MBTA’s Commuter Rail Vision.

Amtrak gears up for summer with public safety campaign

As the summer season gets underway, Amtrak is raising awareness about safety in an effort to reduce injuries and fatalities resulting from unsafe behavior by motorists and pedestrians on railroad crossings and tracks.

APTA names safety and security winners; BART takes Rail Rodeo honors

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) recognized winners of its annual Rail Safety & Security Excellence Awards and named the team from the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) as the winner of the International Rail Rodeo.

Denver sees G Line testing begin

Denver Regional Transportation District and its contractor, Denver Transit Partners (DTP), have been given regulatory approval to begin testing along the G Line on June 14.

NYCT issues Letter of Intent to Duos Technologies

New York City Transit issued a Letter of Intent to award a Purchase Order to Duos Technologies Group, Inc., to provide a turnkey system as part of a comprehensive pilot program to test and evaluate new technologies that provide a warning when people or objects enter onto NYC Transit system’s tracks.

APTA pushes to preserve federal transit funding

Public transit leaders joined together at the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) annual conference in Baltimore, Md., to discuss and express their concerns regarding the Trump Administration’s FY18 budget proposal to phase out the Capital Improvement Grant (CIG) program.

RFQ issued for Barrie Rail expansion project

The planned expansion of the Barrie GO line in Toronto, ON, Canada is taking a step forward with the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

Administration aims to reduce environmental permitting process to two years

President Donald Trump joined U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine Chao and other infrastructure stakeholders at USDOT’s headquarters to close out Infrastructure Week and push the regulatory reform element of his infrastructure plan.

LACMTA awards consulting firm ICF $26 million contract

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has selected ICF for a new contract to provide on-call environmental compliance services to support the county’s transportation system.

UTA to purchase rail simulator with federal PTC grant

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) will use a portion of the funds awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration and Federal Transit Administration for its positive train control (PTC) efforts to purchase a rail simulator.

HNTB adds two PTC experts to practice

HNTB Corporation has added two positive train control (PTC) experts “to assist transit and rail clients in moving toward compliance” of the 2018 implementation deadline.

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