Keith Parker steps down from MARTA
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) General Manager and CEO Keith Parker will step down after nearly five years of service.
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Gov. Ige signs Honolulu rail funding bill
Hawaii Gov. David Ige signed a bill that includes a $2.4-billion package to fund the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit (HART) rail project’s full 20-mile build out.
Report: VA rail investment provides 250% return
A study by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) has found rail transportation operators in the area contribute more than $600 million to the commonwealth’s general fund.
LACMTA releases Draft EIS/EIR for proposed East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the proposed East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor (ESFV project).
Amtrak: Diesel fleet PTC-compliant by deadline
Working with Rockwell Collins, Amtrak plans to equip approximately 310 diesel-electric locomotives with Positive Train Control (PTC) technology by the Dec. 31, 2018 federal deadline mandate.
Amtrak completes NY Penn Station renewal work
Amtrak has completed its accelerated infrastructure renewal at New York Penn Station. The track and switch projects will help improve reliability at the busy rail hub.
NTSB wants cameras on all rail transit vehicles
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) wants all rail transit vehicles to have cameras installed to help in crash investigations.
New CTA Loop “L” station opens at Washington/Wabash
Chicago’s first new downtown “L” station in 20 years opened yesterday. The Washington/Wabash Station is considered to be a gateway to Millennium Park and the east Loop.
Ohio first state with certified SSO Program; Williams begins as deputy FTA administrator
Ohio became the first state to complete the process and obtain a Federal Transit Administration-certified (FTA) State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program.
Spearing named HNTB PM/CM practice leader
HNTB Corporation named Thomas J. Spearing III national transit program management/construction management (PM/CM) practice leader.
Maryland Purple Line receives federal funding; begins construction
The Maryland Purple Line project was able to mark two milestones Monday as officials signed a Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and began construction activities.
MBTA completes PTC project ahead of schedule
Service for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail line service is expected to resume on Sept. 2, five weeks ahead of schedule.
Hawaii legislature to take up rail project funding in special session
State lawmakers will take up the issue of funding the Honolulu rail project this week in a special session.
Former Network Rail exec to head Metrolinx
Metrolinx has named Phil Verster to be its new president and CEO, effective Oct. 1.
Amtrak’s NY Penn Station renewal work on schedule
The so called “Summer of Hell” will end for New York area commuters on Sept. 4 as the Amtrak Infrastructure Renewal program at New York Penn Station remains on schedule with regular operations returning on Sept. 5.
IO, Metrolinx issue RFQ for Lakeshore East expansion
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for interested parties to build and finance the Lakeshore East – Central Corridor Expansion project.
SCVTA: BART Silicon Valley Extension enters final stretch of Phase 1
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) has entered what it calls the “final and most complicated stretch of” the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Extension project.
MBTA kicks off Ruggles Station improvement project
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) began a $38.5-million improvement project at Ruggles Orange Line and Commuter Rail Station on Aug. 22.
4TRANSIT awarded US$239.02 Metrolinx RER contract
4TRANSIT has been awarded a CA$300-million (US$239.02-million) contract to provide technical advisory services for two work packages offered under Metrolinx’s 10-year Regional Express Rail (RER) Capital Program.
Sound Transit contracts JV for two LRT extensions
Joint venture Northwest Transit Systems Partners (NTSP) has been chosen to oversee the construction of two new extensions to the Sound Transit light-rail system.