MBTA to invest $911 million to improve South Shore Red Line stations, cars and infrastructure

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will discuss major improvements and renovations at stations and garages on the South Shore at four public meetings that begin next week.

British Columbia matches CA$2.2B federal investment for transit funding

British Columbia will match the Canadian governments CA$2.2 billion (US$1.6 billion) in transit funding for projects in the Metro Vancouver area.

FRA opts for four single train tunnels to replace B&P Tunnel in ROD

Four new one-track tunnels should be bored to replace the existing Baltimore and Potomac (B&P) Tunnel according to a Record of Decision (ROD) issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on March 31.

Canada commits to funding GO RER with CA$1.8 billion

The government of Canada will provide CA$1.8 billion (US$1.35 billion) to the GO Transit Regional Express rail (GO RER) project in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area.

Twin tunneling machines expected in LA by fall for Purple Line Extension

Twin tunnel boring machines (TBMs) are being constructed in Germany and are expected to arrive this fall to help construct The Los Angeles Country Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Purple Line Extension project.

Sec. Chao: Regulations, not funding are holding up infrastructure advancement

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao says the administration’s forthcoming infrastructure proposal will cover more than infrastructure and reiterated the belief that regulatory red tape, not funding, is responsible for holding up projects.

Québec includes funds for REM project in budget

The Government of Québec has committed CA$1.28 billion (US$96 million), which represents 24.5 percent total equity, to the Réseau électrique métropolitain (REM) project.

SEPTA Releases Proposed FY 2018 Capital Budget

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will advance initiatives to renew critical infrastructure, replace aging portions of its fleet, expand capacity for growing ridership and make technology improvements under its proposed Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Budget.

Bruce McCuaig steps down from Metrolinx, accepts new role at Canada Infrastructure Bank

Bruce McCuaig is stepping down as president and CEO of Metrolinx to accept a new federal role in the Privy Council Office as executive adviser (Infrastructure Bank) effective April 24, 2017 to support the launch of the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

Ontario, Toronto Hydro building battery back-up and emergency power system for Eglinton Crosstown LRT project

Ontario is partnering with Toronto Hydro to build a battery energy storage system for the Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit (LRT) line, which will increase the reliability of the line, lower operating costs and reduce emissions.

APTA calls for full project funding of “vital” transit

The American Public Transportation Association called on the Trump Administration to fully fund the FAST Act for fiscal 2017 and 2018 and public transit must be part of the administration’s proposed $1 trillion infrastructure investment.

VTrans receives emergency order to install two temp bridges for Middlebury rail tunnel project

Two temporary bridges will be installed in downtown Middlebury, Vt., to support a rail tunnel project.

Ribbon cutting held for BART Warm Springs/South Fremont Station

Community members joined elected officials and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) representatives for a ribbon cutting of BART’s Warm Springs/South Fremont Station, which opened for service March 25.

Construction officially starts on new York Region GO station

Ontario is making it easier for commuters and families to get around York Region and the Greater Toronto Area with the construction of a new GO station at Highway 404 and Bloomington Road.

Canada 2017 federal budget commits to transit funding

Canada’s federal 2017 budget was released March 22 in a move the government called “the next step in the government’s long-term plan to create jobs and strengthen the middle class.”

IO, Metrolinx issue RFQ for Lakeshore East project

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Lakeshore East – East Corridor Expansion project.

Virginia launches review of WMATA practices

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said the commonwealth would take on an independent review of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) “to identify potential changes to governance and funding, and help position WMATA to support growth in the region.”

LACMTA Board proceeds with environmental study to allow trains dual entry at Union Station

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Board of Directors is moving forward with an environmental study that will look into building run through tracks at Union Station.

Northgate Link Extension U District Station contract awarded to Hoffman Construction

The Sound Transit Board of Directors authorized award of a contract to Hoffman Construction Company to build the U District Station finishes for the Northgate Link opening in 2021.

Parsons adds Strong as rail lead

David Strong has joined Parsons as vice president and rail systems lead for the New York and New Jersey region.

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