Back in 2016 it was called “an extreme and unprecedented arrangement for a state infrastructure project.” Today, however, the city of Somerville, Mass., might be getting its money back.
Amtrak and other passenger transportation agencies continue to wrestle with the impact of, and continuing threat posed by COVID.
Despite the massive financial assistance to public transit provided by recent federal programs, SEPTA points out they are “critical, but temporary.” Therefore, careful budget planning and management are important.
COVID is still a major threat to the United States.
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GoFundMe pages have become increasingly popular over the years in an attempt to make money fast for a service or a cause. The Adirondack Railroad offers a service, so why not turn to social media?
MTA debt levels and reduced revenue spell trouble for MTA’s capital program.
Mass transit along Charleston Boulevard and light rail on Maryland Parkway are a winning pair in Las Vegas.
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is curious as to what residents think about the expansion of rail between Alexandria and Quantico.
More federal dollars have been made available for transit planning.
Chicago Transit Authority is beginning work to replace 100-year-old infrastructure.
Aiming to relieve pressure on the heavily congested I-405 freeway, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has approved two contracts for pre-development work on the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project, using a first-of-its-kind public-private model.
The Green Line Extension in Boston should be ripe with activity come 2022. The $2.3 billion project remains on schedule for a late 2021 completion.
The competition for federal transit grants is stiff. HDR’s Mark Fuhrmann offers guidance on how to navigate the process.
SFMTA and ConnectSF are about ready to launch a broad initiative to improve public transit in the San Francisco area.
The national nonprofit High Speed Rail Alliance (HSRA) kicked off a week of action preceding Earth Day focusing on the work being done in California for high-speed rail and its climate impact.
Beginning this past Saturday and continuing through tomorrow, Coaster has suspended service between Oceanside and San Diego for emergency Del Mar Bluff repairs.
The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway (MPPR) new rotary snow plow, Unit 30, was clearing snow for the rebuilt cog railway for the first time on April 9.
One day when the world is ready to get closer, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) trains will be, too.
Trinity Metro Rail and DART are working together to provide better access for travelers to and from DFW Airport.