FTA has $25.8M in transit planning grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the availability of $25.8 million in grant funds to support Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) projects.
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Caltrain honored for Los Gatos Creek Project
Caltrain’s Los Gatos Creek Bridge Replacement Project has been recognized with the Construction Management Association of America’s (CMAA) Northern California Project Achievement Award in the transportation category.
Réseau de transport métropolitain rebranding itself as exo
The Réseau de transport métropolitain (RTM) officially rebranded itself as exo May 23.
ACE to BART rail connection project receives planning grant
Officials announced last week California’s approval of a $750,000 grant for planning efforts to connect the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) rail systems.
NYCT’s Byford: Now is the time to think big
MTA New York City Transit President Andy Byford on May 23 revealed “Fast Forward: The Plan to Modernize NYCT,” an estimated $19 billion* program described as “a comprehensive plan to completely modernize every major aspect of the organization and its services, from subways to buses to accessibility to corporate culture.”
DHS issues NOFO for security grants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for eight DHS preparedness grant programs, totaling $1.6 billion.
FRA plans June 4 webinar to discuss PTC grants
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will host a webinar on June 4 aimed at helping those seeking funding for the recently announced positive train control (PTC) grants.
CTA begins two Blue Line station projects
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced May 22 the launch of the next two major Blue Line station improvement projects, as part of the $492 million Your New Blue program.
LIRR moves Forward with infrastructure hardening, operational efficiency plan
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has announced LIRR Forward, a new initiative through which the railroad intends to revamp its operations and efficiency.
CTA’s ride-hailing fee to bolster Safe and Secure Program
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has announced that the agency will add more than 600 new high-definition (HD) security cameras to its rail system as part of its Safe and Secure program.
TEXRail opens Fort Worth maintenance facility
TEXRail trains got a new home the morning of May 22 with the celebratory opening of a new Equipment Maintenance Facility (EMF).
Utility relocation small, but critical step for Gateway Program
The Gateway Program Development Corporation (GDC) is lauding a financial agreement that will allow for utilities to be relocated from the path of Section 3 of the Hudson Yards Concrete Casing project.
HNTB names Slaughter SVP
HNTB Corporation has promoted Kimberly Slaughter, transit/rail market sector leader, to serve as a senior vice president of the firm.
NJ Transit launches modern fare collection system
New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) announced May 17 the launch of a new, modernized fare collection system for its trains this week.
Canada commits CA$1.53B to Calgary light rail
Canada has committed CA$1.53 billion ($1.19 billion) in funding for Calgary’s Green Line Light-Rail Project, the largest-ever infrastructure investment made by Ottawa to the province of Alberta.
WMATA orders evaluation of Silver Line concrete
Following the release of a federal complaint against Universal Concrete Products, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has ordered an independent contractor to evaluate the condition of the concrete panels being used in the construction of its Silver Line phase II stations.
LACMTA awarded $703.6M in grants for county transportation projects
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $703.6 million in SB-1 funding for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) on May 16.
FRA: We’ve got PTC funds available. Act now!
The Federal Railroad Administration on May 15 issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $250 million in Positive Train Control (PTC) Systems Grants.
Canada commits CA$1.53 billion to Calgary Green Line
The government of Canada has committed CA$1.53 billion (US$1.19 billion) in funding to Calgary’s Green Line Light-Rail Project, the largest ever infrastructure investment made by the federal government to the province of Alberta.
Alaska Railroad repairing tracks from flood damage
Ice jams have caused flooding along parts of Alaska Railroad’s line north of Talkeetna resulting in suspended service due to scoured ballast.