Federal funding enables MTA to breathe easier through first half of 2024
From a financial point of view, the MTA can breathe a sigh of relief.
Commuter/Regional
Northeast Corridor Commission announces CONNECT NEC 2035
Northeast Corridor Commission looks ahead to improvements.
Is SEPTA in danger of a funding shortfall?
In late June, about 100 transit and SEPTA supporters gathered in near 100-degree heat on the steps in of the Pennsylvania state Capitol to meet with lawmakers and staff to lobby for continued funding of SEPTA and other public transit.
Heaven sent from Washington? Sound Transit receives key funding for two projects
Sound Transit will be receiving some much needed federal funding for the Lynnwood Link and Federal Way Extension light-rail projects.
SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to close for 2021 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 9-26
SEPTA crews will work around-the-clock for 17 days, tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades, and intensive cleaning as part of the 2021 Trolley Tunnel Blitz.
Bipartisan infrastructure deal negotiations are hot and heavy in the Senate
The July/August Senate session will focus on a bipartisan infrastructure bill that Democrats hope to pass in the fall.
Metra to temporarily close West Hinsdale station for grade crossing replacement
Metra is replacing a grade crossing on the BNSF line.
MTA Inspector General discovers employee time and attendance theft on LIRR
The MTA Office of the Inspector General has had it’s hands full lately.
Brightline signal testing extended until Saturday, June 19, in West Palm Beach
Brightline signal testing is underway between Palm Beach County through West Palm Beach.
Rail Group On Air: Commuter Rail Coalition—The liability insurance crisis
Commuter Rail Coalition Vice Chair Mike Noland (South Shore Line) and Director of Government Affairs John Cline (Cline Strategic Consulting) discuss how the decidedly unsexy issue of excess liability insurance has become an existential threat to commuter railroads with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono. They also share the innovative solution in need of bi-partisan support as it’s being shopped on Capitol Hill.
With Senate committee’s latest action, is there a chance a transportation bill is ironed out before August recess?
The Senate Commerce Committee has moved forward the Surface Transportation Investment Act, which dedicates $78 billion over five years for freight, rail safety programs, and trucking.
High-speed rail is headed straight for a deathblow, but federal lawmakers could do something about it
Both the House and Senate agree that more federal funding needs to be devoted to high-speed rail in the next long-term infrastructure bill.
Nuria Fernandez confirmed administrator of the Federal Transit Administration
We now have a confirmed administrator of the Federal Transit Administration.
Kailash Lala joins HNTB’s Atlanta technology team
HNTB recently announced a new member of their Atlanta office team.
Caltrain board of directors approves operating and capital budgets, discusses plans to restore service
Caltrain’s Board of Directors approved its operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 at the rail agency’s monthly board meeting.
Unusual rail movement at grade crossing leads to sinkhole discovery in Bethel, Conn.
When railroad tracks move the way they weren’t made to move, an investigation is necessary.
Leadership changes at MTA; Sarah Feinberg nominated Board Chair
Several leadership changes have been made at the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
Rail Security Alliance expresses concern about CRRC to U.S. Dept. of Defense
The Vice President of the Rail Security Alliance has written a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Defense.
Valley Link expected to receive $20 million in federal funding
The Valley Link light-rail system in California is on course to receive $20 million in federal funding.
Transit agencies earn praise from U.S. DOT for helping people to get to vaccination sites
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today highlighted how transit agencies across the country are helping people in their communities get access to COVID-19 vaccines.