Boston’s Green Line Extension will have a later start date
The project schedule for Boston’s Green Line Extension is facing an extension of its own.
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L.A.’s Airport Metro Connect project gets moving
Dirt finally moved on the site of the Airport Metro Connector (AMC) project in Los Angeles.
CTA board approves Lester Barclay as chairman
The Chicago Transit Board [last week] approved Lester Barclay as its next chairman.
Bells & Whistles—Will more progress be made on multiyear infrastructure bill?
High-speed rail is headed straight for a deathblow, but federal lawmakers could do something about it Maryland’s money-pit rail tunnel set to be replaced With Senate committee’s latest action, is there a
With Senate committee’s latest action, is there a chance a transportation bill is ironed out before August recess?
The Senate Commerce Committee has moved forward the Surface Transportation Investment Act, which dedicates $78 billion over five years for freight, rail safety programs, and trucking.
Maryland Board of Public Works grants $200 million for Purple Line work
RT&S has reported on the troubles of the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Purple Line several times over the past year. Recent news indicates there may be a glimmer of hope.
Light-rail network not a sure thing in Hamilton, Ontario
Before officials take a final vote on a light-rail network in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, local MP Bob Bratina wants another vote of confidence.
Nuria Fernandez confirmed administrator of the Federal Transit Administration
We now have a confirmed administrator of the Federal Transit Administration.
Lynnwood Link rising along Interstate 5
The Lynnwood Link extension is making good progress.
Key light-rail projects receive another dose of federal funding
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a total of $250 million in federal funding allocations to help communities across the country protect the jobs of workers involved in constructing transit projects, ensuring the continued advancement of those critical pieces of infrastructure, despite the impacts of COVID-19.