SEPTA readies for fifth annual Trolley Tunnel Blitz
As has been the case for the past four summers, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will again close its Center City tunnel for nine days to perform a maintenance blitz.
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Newman to lead Alaska Railroad’s ATCS department
The Alaska Railroad (ARRC) has promoted George Newman from director of Advanced Train Control Systems (ATCS) to senior director effective July 2.
SEPTA issues RFP for preliminary design of King of Prussia Rail extension
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to progress engineering work on its King of Prussia Rail (KOP Rail) extension of the Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL).
Washington delegation urges federal funding for Lynnwood Link Extension
Federal funding for Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension was the subject of a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine Chao from several of Washington state’s congressional representatives.
TransLink Board, Mayors’ Council approve billion-dollar transit improvement plan
The Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation and the TransLink Board of Directors approved the largest investment in Metro Vancouver, B.C., transportation in the region’s history June 28, officials said.
LACMTA Board approves light-rail option for East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Board has approved a 9.2-mile, at grade, light-rail option as the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor.
Crews nearly complete with excavation of Sound Transit East Link tunnel
Sound Transit has announced that work on its East Link light-rail tunnel is nearly complete, and crews are set to break through to the site of the future Bellevue Downtown Station in
SCVTA to launch safety pilot by year’s end
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) will launch a six-month pilot program by the end of 2018 designed to increase safety near light rail in downtown San Jose.
Voters approve KC Streetcar Main Street Extension funding structure
Missouri residents in the Main Street Rail Transportation Development District (TDD) voted overwhelmingly to approve the local funding structure to support the KC Streetcar Main Street Extension.
Milwaukee completes streetcar construction
Milwaukee will shortly become the next U.S. city to power up a streetcar system.
TRC acquires Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc.
TRC, a provider of end-to-end engineering, consulting and construction management solutions, has acquired infrastructure management firm Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. (VC&A).
MBTA Green Line Extension breaks ground
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the 4.7-mile Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Green Line Extension (GLX) where officials from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) said federal funding had been released
Governor’s signature moves LaGuardia AirTrain forward
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation on June 25 to advance the process to build a new AirTrain connection to LaGuardia Airport.
NYCT reopens Astoria Line stations following major renovations
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (NYCT) resumed service at its 30 Av and 36 Av stations on the Astoria Line following the completion of on-time repairs.
Brightline wants to extend to Tampa, FDOT opens full bidding process
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) began the process to allow a high-speed rail connection between Orlando and Tampa through private investment.
Jacobs awarded design contract for Valley Metro light-rail extension
The Valley Metro Rail Board has unanimously approved a design contract with Jacobs Engineering, Inc., for Northwest Phase II Light Rail Extension.
NYCT reopens Clark Street Tube following Fix & Fortify efforts
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (NYCT) has completed critical repairs and work to rebuild the Clark Street Tube beneath the East River on time and on budget.
Watco seeks passenger rail operator for Sooner Sub
The Stillwater Central Railroad, an indirect subsidiary of Watco Companies, LLC, is seeking comprehensive proposals from passenger rail service providers to operate passenger rail service called the Eastern Flyer. The Stillwater Central
OCTA names Bergener as COO
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has appointed industry veteran Jennifer Bergener to the company’s newly-created position of Chief Operating Officer. OCTA said Bergener will hold the role, which is intended to
Alabama funding refusal; missed CRISI deadline sets Gulf Coast Amtrak restoration back
An effort to restore Amtrak service along the Gulf Coast absorbed a series of blows toward its progress with Alabama refusing to commit financially to the project along with the deadline passing