KC Streetcar plans new Southern Extension Project

KC Streetcar has plans to expand. With increased ridership and the need to provide additional service and track, the KC Streetcar Authority (KCSA) says that it is working on a Streetcar Southern Extension Project.

MBTA keeps infrastructure improvements on track

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is using its increase in capital spending on system-wide upgrades and repairs. Following a 40-percent increase from last year, MBTA says it’s kicking its infrastructure improvements into high gear.

Caltrain approves $32.1 million contract award to Proven Management

Caltrain awarded a $32.1-million contract to Proven Management Inc. for the South San Francisco Station Improvement Project.

Michael Barbour joins HNTB

HNTB added Michael Barbour to its growing Southern California team as senior project director and associate vice president.

Staff, board appointments at NYMTA

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NYMTA) has a new President and Managing Director, as well as three new board members.

FTA issues ROD for Portal Bridge Project

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) that formally adopts the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Portal Bridge Project.

Tchourumoff sworn in as 15th chair of Metropolitan Council

Alene Tchourumoff was sworn in as the 15th chair of the Metropolitan Council. Tchourumoff is replacing Adam Duininck who stepped down to pursue a new professional opportunity.

USDOT proposal aims to spur private investment in public transit

The federal government is hoping a new proposal will spur private investment in public transportation.

GO Transit plans GTHA station upgrades and enhancements

GO rail network stations across Ontario’s Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) will receive station improvements. The rail network says that the improvements will ease congestion and provide faster, more frequent and more convenient service for commuters.

MTA to tackle subway action plan

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has developed a two-phase action plan to improve its system and lay a foundation for a more modern subway.

San Gabriel trench welcomes inaugural train service

The first train service rolled through the San Gabriel trench earlier this week.

Driver at fault for 2015 fatal vehicle-train collision, says NTSB

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found yesterday that the probable cause of a deadly collision between an SUV and a Metro-North commuter train at a grade crossing in Valhalla, N.Y., in 2015 was due to the actions of the SUV driver.

MassDOT selects Arup to lead NSRL feasibility study

Global design and consulting firm Arup has been chosen to lead the feasibility reassessment of the North-South Rail Link (NSRL) project, a proposed new rail connection between two central Boston commuter hubs.

U.S. DOT appoints Horner, McMillin to WMATA Board

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao appointed David Horner and Steve McMillin to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) board of directors on Monday.

Service provider selected for CTrail Hartford Line

A joint venture between TransitAmerica Services and Alternate Concepts has been selected as the service provider that will operate and manage service on the CTrail Hartford Line.

CTA reopens one station entrance at IMD Blue Line, closes two for rehab

After about five months of construction work, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) says the Damen Avenue entrance for the Illinois Medical District (IMD) Blue Line station has reopened. The station entrance closed on February 6 earlier this year.

Caltrain officially begins electrification project

Following years of planning and recent federal funding uncertainty, Caltrain broke ground on Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project July 21.

NCTD to begin PTC revenue testing

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has authorized the North County Transit District (NCTD) to begin Positive Train Control (PTC) Revenue Service Demonstration (RSD) operations on Coaster trains.

Jeffrey H. Lynford elected to Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Board of Commissioners

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners has selected Jeffrey H. Lynford, the senior New York commissioner, to be the PANYNJ’s new vice chairman.

PANYNJ approves two PATH substation replacements

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners approved two projects to replace aging substations in order to continue to upgrade the century-old line’s infrastructure.

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