MTA opens second entrance at 34 St-Hudson Yards 7 Station
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) opened a second entrance to its 34 St-Hudson Yards subway station Sept. 1.
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CTA debuts revamped IMD Blue Line station
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) debuted the new Illinois Medical District (IMD) Blue Line station Aug. 31 after the completion of a $23 million renovation and modernization project.
CTC approves funds for Caltrans projects throughout state
Caltrans has announced that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved more than $1.3 billion in funding to support nearly 150 transportation projects carrying out maintenance, improvements and construction throughout California.
Illinois, Tennessee obtain FTA certification of SSO Programs
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has certified rail transit State Safety Oversight (SSO) Programs from Illinois and Tennessee in advance of an April 15, 2019, deadline.
APTA, Vision Zero Network analysis touts transit safety
A new research analysis released Aug. 29 by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the Vision Zero Network, a nonprofit campaigning to end vehicle traffic fatalities, suggests cities with higher public
BART awarded grant for safety and security
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has been awarded about $6.8 million in grant funding to support the agency’s efforts to improve safety and security.
Positive audit for SCVTA’s 2000 Measure A
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) has collected tax dollars garnered from 2000 Measure A, which are being allocated in accordance with the measure’s intent, the latest audit commissioned by the
SFMTA reopens Twin Peaks Tunnel following renewal project
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has announced that service returned to the Muni Metro K, L, and M lines Aug. 25, with full train service at the West Portal and
FRA PTC grants: 28 projects in 15 states receive funding
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded more than $200 million in available funds to assist with the deployment of Positive Train Control (PTC) with a second solicitation expected soon regarding the
FRA: Q2 2018 PTC data shows significant improvement
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) released Second Quarter 2018 Positive Train Control (PTC) progress statistics noting that despite nine railroads being classified as “at-risk,” overall, the data shows significant improvement as the
Metrolink SCORE(s) state funds for regional rail improvements
Metrolink’s Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) Program received what was described as the first down payment on the program from the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
Work to begin on 14-month BWI rail station overhaul
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is renovating and expanding the BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport rail station in an effort to improve service for Maryland Area Regional Commuter
Railroads in Illinois, N.M., Texas and N.Y. secure $73M in Positive Train Control grants
News began to trickle out from congressional offices regarding which properties have been awarded federal grants that will be applied toward the cost of implementing Positive Train Control (PTC).
Utility relocation completed ahead of schedule for next phase of Foothill Gold Line extension
The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority has wrapped up work related to its $2.6 million Utility Relocation design-bid-build contract.
Louis Gambaccini, first chairman of NJ Transit: 1931-2018
Louis J. Gambaccini, the founding Chairman of the Board of Directors of New Jersey Transit, died at his home in Skillman, N.J., Sunday, Aug. 19. He was 87 years old.
MBTA, Keolis to begin 8-week rail replacement project
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and Keolis, the agency’s commuter rail operating partner, announced Aug. 20 that the Worcester Commuter Rail Line Improvement Project will launch Saturday, Aug. 25, and continue
FTA certifies Michigan’s SSOP
Michigan has obtained federal certification of its rail transit State Safety Oversight Program (SSOP) ahead of next year’s deadline, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced Aug. 16.
CSS, Indiana commuter operator in double-track project agreement
An agreement on a project to improve commuter rail service on an historic route between Indiana and Chicago will have a follow-on economic benefit for a short line freight carrier, too.
LACMTA, TSA partner on advanced passenger screening system
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are partnering up to deploy an advanced portable passenger screening technology that officials said will help detect weapon
Commuter rail industry continues its steady progress toward PTC implementation
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) provided a second quarter 2018 update to progress the commuter rail industry has made toward implementing Positive Train Control (PTC).