Automated People Mover is cornerstone to LAX upgrade

An Automated People Mover (APM) is a major part of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) upgrade project, which is part of the larger Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP).

MTA adopts community outreach plan for Canarsie Tube rebuild

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has developed a plan to engage in detailed community consultation on how to proceed with necessary repairs for the Canarsie Tubes, which carry the L train under the East River between Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Rep. Goodlatte tours Progress Rail’s Roanoke facility

On February 5, U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA-06) joined National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association member company Progress Rail Services for a tour of its locomotive and rail car services facility in Roanoke, Va.

NYC mayor unveils Brooklyn to Queens streetcar proposal

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says explosive housing and job growth occurring along the Brooklyn Queens waterfront are placing ever-increasing demands on the area’s roads and public transit. New York City Mayor de Blasio believes that it is crucial to link this new development with the larger fabric of the city, which is why he has proposed the Brooklyn Queens Connector urban streetcar.

RTD bench testing crossing signals for I-225 rail line

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) of Denver began off-site “bench testing” in January of train and traffic signals for at-grade crossings on the FasTracks I-225 Rail R Line.

LACMTA lays out plan to advance projects to “shovel ready” stage

In an action to move major rail, bus and highway projects closer to implementation, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) implemented a strategy to aggressively accelerate projects to help bring them to a “shovel-ready” state.

Former SFMTA and SCVTA CEO to lead Caltrain Modernization Program

Michael Burns, who retired as the chief executive officer for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) in 2014, will take the reins of the Caltrain Modernization Program, which the acengy called the most transformative project in the rail system’s 150-year history. Burns was appointed interim chief, Caltrain Modernization officer. He will begin his new role Feb. 8.

Construction on Metrolinx’s East Rail Maintenance Facility progressing

Officials with the province of Ontario say the construction Metrolinx‘s East Rail Maintenance Facility, which will support GO Transit’s planned service expansions including Regional Express Rail program, is well underway.

FRA gives go ahead to new BWI rail station

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a Finding of No Significant Impact for the new Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) rail station. The project includes adding a fourth track to nine miles of the Northeast Corridor surrounding BWI and reconfiguring the platforms to allow boarding from all four tracks.

Metrolink to begin tie replacement project

Beginning Feb. 8, Metrolink will begin replacing 21,000 crossties in Orange County, Calif., over the course of nine weeks between the cities of Orange and San Juan Capistrano.

Two transit projects to benefit from Ontario’s second green bond

Ontario has successfully issued its second green bond, raising CA$750 million (US$542 million) to support environmentally friendly, low-carbon infrastructure projects. Proceeds from the bond will help fund eight projects including, transit, and create jobs in communities across Ontario. The bonds have a maturity date of January 27, 2023.

Metro-North ridership hits all time high, but LIRR still busiest

Ridership increased significantly on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad in 2015, giving a significant boost to the economic health of the regions they serve, said the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

NTSB opens Amtrak 188 accident docket; analysis ongoing


The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) opened the accident docket and publicly released more than 2,000 pages of information as part of it’s ongoing investigation of the May 12, 2015 Amtrak passenger train derailment in Philadelphia.

LACMTA names TBM for Crenshaw/LAX line; pre-revenue testing begins on Gold Line Foothill Extension


Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) named the Crenshaw/LAX Line’s tunnel boring machine (TBM) Harriet, after Harriet Tubman, the former slave and key player in the Underground Railroad that helped slaves escape the south for the north.

MBTA dedicates new South Acton Station

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) joined the federal, state and local public officials and neighbors in South Acton, Mass., on January 30, to celebrate the recent opening of the New South Acton Commuter Rail Station.

Connecticut bond commission approves funds for Metro-North yard

Connecticut has allocated $17.5 million in state funding for the design, engineering and construction of a new rail yard on the Metro-North Railroad Danbury Branch Line in Norwalk. The funding comes under Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy “Let’s Go CT!” initiative, which is making investments to upgrade and modernize the state’s transportation system.

SEPTA celebrates new West Terminal at 69th Transportation Center

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) officially opened the new West Terminal at 69th Street Transportation Center at a ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 29.

MTC awards $447 million to Bay Area transit systems for improvements

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) in Oakland, Calif., has allocated $494 million to help more than 20 San Francisco Bay Area transit agencies replace or rehabilitate aging buses, ferries, rail cars, tracks and bridges; update safety, control and communications systems; install new fare-collection equipment;

Sound Transit to expand layover yard

The Sound Transit Board of Directors has selected Shimmick Construction to design and build a $13.2-million expansion of the agency’s Sounder layover facilities in Lakewood, Wash.

MnDOT suspends Zip Rail work; awards study to private company

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has suspended its work on the proposed high-speed rail line project, Zip Rail, between the Twin Cities metropolitan area and Rochester, Minn., pending action by the Olmsted County Regional Railroad Authority next week.

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