CTA Wilson Station reconstruction at 50-percent complete mark
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has announced that its $203 million Wilson Station Reconstruction Project is more than 50 percent complete.
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Granite JV awarded HART design/build contract
Granite Construction, Inc. (GC) has announced that its joint venture (JV) team has been awarded the design-build contract for the Airport Guideway and Stations project by the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART).
MBTA to open Wachusett station on Friday
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has announced the Fitchburg Line’s new Wachusett Commuter Rail Station is set for a partial opening on Friday, Sept. 30.
PANYNJ approves eight-year plan to overhaul Sandy-damaged tunnels
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners approved a major overhaul of two PATH tunnels damaged by Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
Sound Transit begins light-rail service to Angle Lake
Sound Transit kicked off light-rail service to Angle Lake this weekend following a dedication ceremony and inaugural train ride sponsored by Alaska Airlines.
LACMTA to begin environmental process for West Santa Ana Branch line
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) board has approved contracts to move forward with environmental work and community outreach for its West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor (WSABTC) project.
MBTA takes on problematic trees
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has selected Northern Tree Service, Inc. (NTS) to remove several trees adjacent to its Green Line that transit officials say pose risks due to dead and decaying branches.
BART’s plan to repair tunnels involves bentonite and a ballot measure
“Save the rainforest” is not a mantra embraced by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) maintenance crews. Their “rainforest” is a nickname bestowed on the miles of underground track in downtown San Francisco that have developed problematic water intrusion issues following more than 40 years of use.
Feds sign off on Metro Blue Line extension environmental review
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has given its approval to the Metro Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit Project’s environmental review.
LACMTA wants to accelerate rail to West Hollywood
West Hollywood would see rail service become a reality through an accelerated schedule per a letter from the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to the city.
FTA grants $1 billion to SANDAG trolley extension
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) committed $1 billion toward the construction of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Blue Line Trolley extension.
New York makes $27.9 million available for rail and port projects
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sept. 14 that $27.9 million in state funding is now available to go toward initiatives to maintain and improve rail and port services in major trade and passenger travel corridors.
Hill International awarded Sound Transit project management contract extension
Hill International, an American construction consulting firm, has received a contract extension from Sound Transit for design-build project management services during the upcoming phase of the E360 Segment of the Seattle, Washington-based East Link Light Rail extension project.
Phase 2 of MTA’s intense track clean up begins
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has begun Phase 2 of its “Operation Track Sweep,” a multi-phase plan to get trash off of subway tracks, which is expected to minimize train delays and lower the risks of track fires.
MBTA resumes winter resiliency efforts
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) had extra help kicking off its second phase of winter resiliency work during the weekend of Sept. 10-11.
TranSystems hires Shaeffer as senior project manager
TranSystems Corp., an engineering and architecture solutions consulting firm, has hired Dana Shaeffer, PE, as its new senior project manager.
MBTA advances bridge replacement work
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will progress work on the second phase of a bridge replacement project this fall.
HNTB adds rail expert Joseph Rago to team
Joseph Rago, PE, CEM, LEED, joined HNTB Corporation as senior project manager and associate vice president in the firm’s Northeast Division rail and transit practice. He is based in the firm’s Newark, New Jersey, office.
TriMet completes Rose Quarter MAX improvements
TriMet resumed regular service along MAX light-rail lines Sept. 4 in Portland, Ore., following improvements that were made during the past two weeks.
Met Council secures additional local funding commitments for Southwest LRT
The inability of Minnesota lawmakers to hold a special session will not result in the doom of the Southwest LRT project.