LACMTA seeks P3s to accelerate Measure M
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) is moving forward with a series of public-private partnerships (P3s) in efforts to expedite Measure M transportation projects.
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Houston Metro launches pilot program for pedestrian safety at rail crossings
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metro) is launching a pilot program to test a Bluetooth pedestrian alert system (BPAS) at four locations.
First contract for Glendora-Montclair Gold Line segment awarded
The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Board of Directors approved the first contract for the project’s Glendora to Montclair phase at its Sept. 27 meeting.
USDOT looks to align FRA, FTA and FHWA environmental regs
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Sept. 28 that will “harmonize” the environmental review process between the three highway, transit and railroad agencies.
City of Ottawa awards contract to RTG Partnership
Rideau Transit Group Partnership (RTG), has signed a contract with the city of Ottawa for the expansion of a maintenance and storage facility located at Belfast Road.
Keolis, MBTA perform cleaning to prevent slippery rail
In lieu of the changing season, Keolis Commuter Services (KCS) will perform rail-cleaning services on Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) rail to reduce slippery rail.
Transit agencies holding events for Rail Safety Week
Transit agencies around the United States are taking part in the first U.S. Rail Safety Week to support the efforts of Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), and promote safe behavior around rail property.
MTA wraps up Metro-North Hudson, Harlem Line track improvements
Following completion of recent track improvement projects, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad will begin schedule changes to certain Harlem Line and Hudson Line trains on October 8. All new fall schedule adjustments are three minutes or less in effort to improve on-time performance.
Amtrak CUS Great Hall work under way
Amtrak’s $22-million project to restore and improve historic Chicago Union Station’s Great Hall is under way. The year-long project will result in a public space painted in its original colors, and made brighter by a restored and protected skylight with improved lighting.
Amtrak and OLI “Clear the Track”
Amtrak and Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI) kicked off Rail Safety Week this morning with the assembly of its Operation Clear the Track.
SCVTA staff makes Phase 2 recommendations for BART extension
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) Board will review staff recommendations at an October meeting regarding Phase II of the BART Silicon Valley Extension.
MBTA moves forward with Wollaston Red Line Station project
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is moving forward with improvements at the Wollaston Red Line Station.
Met Council officially rejects SWLRT bids; looks for cost reduction options
The Metropolitan Council (Met Council) approved a recommendation September 20 to reject all four civil construction bids for the Southwest LRT project, due to price and responsiveness concerns.
NTSB dockets opened for NJ Transit, LIRR crashes
Dockets for the fatal Sept. 29, 2016, New Jersey Transit commuter rail collision in Hoboken, N.J., and the Jan. 4, 2017, Long Island Rail Road collision at the Atlantic Terminal, Brooklyn, New York, were opened to the public Sept. 21 by the National Transportation Safety Board as part of its ongoing investigations of the two accidents.
NJ Transit outlines recent safety enhancements
As a part of its commitment to safety, New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) has implemented a variety of rail safety upgrades over the past year and is looking at additional enhancements for the future, as part of its commitment to safety.
Ontario considering hydrogen-powered GO trains
Ontario is seeking design concepts for hydrogen-powered trains as an alternative to conventional overhead wires.
MARTA to take over Atlanta Streetcar
Atlanta City Council approved a statute on September 19 transferring all assets and operations of Atlanta Streetcar to Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA).
WMATA, SacRT to install Protran safety systems
Protran Technology, part of the Harsco Rail division, has received orders to install enhanced safety systems to regional transit districts serving Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, Calif.
Sound Transit stumps for Lynnwood funding with congressional tour
U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-7) joined Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff Sept. 19 for a tour of the Northgate light-rail project construction to emphasize the importance of federal funding to the project’s success.
GREX intros next evolution of its Aurora platform
Georgetown Rail Equipment Company (GREX) unveiled the next development of its Aurora platform: Aurora XivTM.