PANYNJ launches search for next PATH GM, Marino to retire
Michael Marino, director of rail transit and general manager of PATH, will retire in January 2019 and efforts have begun by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) to
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SEPTA to perform next stage of Southwest Connection Improvement Program
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will perform work as part of the Southwest Connection Improvement Program in August aimed at rebuilding mainline infrastructure on the Media/Elwyn Regional Rail Line.
Senate passes “minibus” with increased transit, passenger rail funds
The U.S. Senate passed a second “minibus” spending package on Aug. 1, which includes increased funding for passenger rail and transit, as well as preserves funding for grant programs utilized by the
More than CA$20M awarded to 105 projects to improve rail safety in Canada
The government of Canada will contribute CA$20.7 million (US$15.9 million) to 105 projects and initiatives aimed at improving rail safety.
New animations depict completed Portal North Bridge and Hudson River Tunnels
The Gateway Program Development Corporation (GDC), noting the importance to showing and not just telling when it comes to complicated transportation projects, has released two animations illustrating what the Portal North Bridge
Four more stops added as Sunrail opens southern expansion
SunRail inaugurated service on its southern expansion Monday, with four new stations added to the timetable on the commuter line running in the Orlando area.
Amtrak to improve project management following OIG audit of Washington Union Station projects
Amtrak will improve its project management processes concerning a series of projects at Washington Union Station following an audit by the Amtrak Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that the projects were
NYCT to replace rail along delay-prone line
New York City Transit (NYCT) is undertaking a three-weekend rail replacement project along a portion of the N/W corridor in Queens.
WSDOT, ODOT, British Columbia and Microsoft chip in to study high-speed transportation between Vancouver and Portland
A $1.5 billion ultra-high-speed ground transportation business study is underway evaluating options to connect Vancouver, British Columbia, Seattle, Wash., and Portland, Ore.
Walsh Construction to build Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension
The Sound Transit Board of Directors has awarded Walsh Construction Company II, LLC a $108 million contract to build the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension.
Amtrak to invest $370 million over 3 years in new equipment
Amtrak plans to double its engineering efforts on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) with the purchase of $370 million of new equipment over a three-year period.
FTA certifies SSO programs in four states
Four states have obtained federal certification of their rail transit State Safety Oversight (SSO) Programs ahead of an important safety deadline, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has
Cleveland RTA hits fast forward on Calabrese’s exit
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Trustees and Joseph A. Calabrese, the company’s CEO and general manager have reached an agreement regarding the RTA’s future executive leadership.
Dewberry awarded two contracts with NJ Transit
New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) has awarded Dewberry two contracts for upcoming work.
CTA targets 100% system accessibility in next 20 years
Dorval R. Carter, Jr., president of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities recently announced a plan to make the CTA 100
Five alternatives for Crenshaw Northern Extension being evaluated
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has released a staff report and Feasibility Study/Alternatives Analysis outlining five alternatives for the Crenshaw Northern Extension.
Groundbreaking held for Charlotte Gateway Station Phase One
North Carolina officials at the state and local level gathered for the groundbreaking of Phase 1 of the Charlotte Gateway Station project July 20, holding a ceremony in Uptown Charlotte.
East Link Bellevue tunnel excavation completed 5 months ahead of forecast
Excavation for a tunnel that will connect Sound Transit’s East Main and Downtown Bellevue stations for future East Link light-rail service was completed last week.
FTA issues two safety rules
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has issued two final rules it says will strengthen the safety of public transportation systems.
Dewberry to serve as general rail planning services consultant to NCDOT Rail Division
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Rail Division has selected Dewberry to provide the department with general rail planning services.