HART awards construction contract for West Oahu stations
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) officially awarded the contract to build the three stations in the West Oahu Station group to Nan, Inc.
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The T appoints CFO/VP of Finance
The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) appointed Monica Fowler to chief financial officer and vice president of finance.
RTD staff recommends Balfour Beatty Infrastructure proposal for SE rail extension
Staff of Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) recommended that the RTD Board of Directors move forward with a proposal from Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Inc. to design and build the Southeast Rail Extension on July 14.
U.S. House transportation funding: Another deadline, another extension
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a five-month, $8-billion extension of surface transportation programs on July 15. The new extension would give lawmakers until Dec. 18 to find a longer-term solution.
Sound Transit completes environmental review for Lynnwood light-rail extension
The Federal Transit Administration issued its formal Record of Decision (ROD) for Sound Transit‘s Lynnwood Link extension, which will extend light-rail from the Northgate neighborhood in Seattle to Lynnwood in Snohomish County.
Five-year extension signed for tax that helps fund Honolulu rail project
Hawaii Gov. David Ige signed into law a five-year extension authorizing counties to continue the half-percentage point surcharge on state tax to continue funding the Honolulu’s $6-billion rail transit project. The surcharge will be effective until Dec. 31, 2027.
Charlotte celebrates grand opening of CityLYNX Gold Line
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx joined Charlotte, N.C, Mayor and Metropolitan Transit Commission Chair Daniel Clodfelter July 14 to commemorate the grand opening of the CityLYNX Gold Line service.
Sound Transit finishes second Northgate extension tunnel boring
Sound Transit‘s second tunnel boring machine for the Northgate Link light-rail extension reached the wall of the future Roosevelt light-rail station, completing the second 1.5-mile segment of a 3.4-mile tunnel that will serve light-rail trains from Northgate Mall to the University of Washington.
Sound Transit elevated guideway structure for future light-rail station reaches Sea-Tac Airport
Crews hoisted into place the final 35-ton concrete segments for Sound Transit’s South 200th Link light-rail extension July 13, connecting the elevated structure to the airport.
MOU signed between OCTA, Santa Ana for OC Streetcar project
The OC Streetcar project marked its latest milestone this week as the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors agreed to a memorandum of understanding with the city of Santa Ana, outlining the roles and responsibilities associated with the development, implementation, operations and maintenance of the project.
CTA Purple Line Express to get $30 million improvement project
The Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Purple Line Express is set to receive $30 million for improvement to tracks between Lawrence and Jarvis stations, the latest, CTA says, in its ongoing investment in the Purple Line to improve service for customers.
SEPTA plans second trolley tunnel blitz for end of the month
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) forces will work around the clock during a 16-day Trolley Tunnel outage starting July 31, performing maintenance and construction work.
APTA names MARTA GM/CEO Outstanding Public Transportation Manager
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) selected Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s (MARTA) General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Keith Parker, AICP, as the 2015 Outstanding Public Transportation Manager.
Met Council approves reduced Southwest LRT scope, cost
The Twin Cities Metropolitan Council adopted the Southwest Corridor Management Committee resolution recommending project changes that will reduce the cost by $250 million.
WMATA board resumes search for GM/CEO
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Board of Directors has resumed its search for a new general manager and chief executive officer.
Senate hearing focuses on technology’s role in transportation
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security held a hearing on July 7 taking on the role technology plays in transportation systems.
Hennepin County commits funds to revised Southwest LRT plan
Hennepin County Minnesota leaders approved a formal funding commitment to the Southwest Light Rail Transit plan with a reduced scope and overall cost.
Illinois democrats rally behind funding for commuter lines implementation of PTC
A trio of Illinois democrats gathered at Metra’s LaSalle Street Station in Chicago to call on Congress to help fund implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) for commuter rails.
Caltrain board approves project labor agreement for electrification
A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project was unanimously approved by Caltrain’s Board of Directors at the rail agency’s July 2 meeting.