NYCT FASTRACK begins on Seventh Avenue Line

Metropolitan Transit Authority New York City Transit is bringing FASTRACK back to the Seventh Avenue Line beginning Monday, October 15, when the 1, 2 and 3 Lines will be shut down from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., suspending service between 34th Street-Penn Station and Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center and 34th Street-Penn Station and South Ferry, in both directions for four consecutive weeknights.

BART ridership up in October

The number of people riding San Francisco-area’s Bay Area Rapid Transit is soaring this month.

Houston METRO erects first station canopy on light-rail extension

Houston METRO has passed several milestones on its way to placing 15-plus miles of new track east, north and southeast of the central business district.

Houston METRO erects first station canopy

Houston METRO has passed several milestones on its way to placing 15-plus miles of new track east, north and southeast of the central business district.

SFMTA receives $942.2 million in federal funding for Central Subway Project

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency received federal approval of an agreement dedicating $942.2 million in federal funds to the Central Subway Project.

BART and Shanghai Metro to develop Sister Agency affiliation

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Board of Directors voted to authorize the development of a Sister Transit Agency affiliation with Shanghai Metro, the subway system in Shanghai, China.

Massachusetts five-year capital plan puts spotlight on infrastructure investment

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick unveiled his Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-2017 Capital Investment Plan, which he said continues the Patrick-Murray Administration’s efforts to support long-term economic growth and stimulate job creation by calling for significant investments in higher education, transportation, economic development, housing and other infrastructure and assets.

MARTA selects Parker as new GM and CEO

The MARTA Board of Directors selected Keith T. Parker as MARTA’s next general manager and chief executive officer on Oct. 4.

FTA independent review verifies rail financial plan

An independent financial review of the rail Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation project in Honolulu, Hawaii, confirms the financial capacity to construct and operate the rail system and that the project’s financial plan is reasonable and able to withstand and successfully address risks.

CTA unveils Wilson Station plan

The Chicago Transportation Authority (CTA) unveiled the design renderings for the planned reconstruction of the Wilson Red Line station, one of the largest CTA ‘L’ station projects in the agency’s history.

The $203-million reconstruction project, slated to begin in 2013, will create a brand-new, reconfigured station to serve the CTA’s busiest rail line and facility that will serve as an anchor for economic development in the Uptown neighborhood.

“This is a great starting point for the future design of an important station that helps thousands of Chicagoans get to work and school each day,” said Chicago Mayor Emanuel. “The Red Line is the backbone of our transportation network and this new station will drive economic activity throughout the city for years to come.”

The new station design features contemporary architecture including glass and steel canopies and a glass-enclosed entrance along Wilson, one of two Wilson entrances. An auxiliary entrance is planned for Sunnyside Avenue, serving a newer commercial development housing Target and Aldi stores.

SNC-Lavalin awarded Canadian Evergreen Line contract

SNC-Lavalin Inc. has been awarded a contract to design, build and finance the Evergreen Line Rapid Transit project in British Columbia, Canada.

Metrolinx, TTC reach operating agreement for light-rail lines

Canada’s Metrolinx and Toronto Transit Commission have reached an agreement on the operations and maintenance of Toronto’s four new provincially-funded light-rail transit lines.

RTD completes Yale Ave. bridge ahead of schedule

Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD), Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and SEMA Construction will celebrate the reopening of the Yale Avenue Bridge over I-225 two months early on October 5.

LACMTA receives $545.9 million TIFIA loan for Crenshaw/LAX project

The U.S. Department of Transportation approved a $545.9 million Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan that will enable the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to advance construction of a new light-rail transit line along the Crenshaw corridor.

White House expedites Southwest LRT and GCRTA station

As part of President Obama’s We Can’t Wait initiative, two nationally and regionally significant transit projects in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Cleveland, Ohio, will be expedited to put Americans to work and will provide Minnesota and Ohio with more transportation choices.

Sound Transit awards light-rail extension contract, begins 2013 budget process

Seattle’s Sound Transit Board approved a contract with PCL Civil Constructors, Inc., to design and build the elevated station and guideway for the light-rail extension from Sea-Tac Airport to South 200th Street.

Charlotte receives federal funds for LYNX Blue Line project

Charlotte, N.C., has received $18 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand the LYNX Blue Line.

SCVTA to begin grade separation, bridge replacement and other safety enhancements

On Friday, September 28, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority in California will break ground on the Mission/Warren Area Improvements Project (MW Project).

Rehabbed CTA Thorndale Red Line Station to open

On September 28, Chicago Transit Authority will reopen the doors of a cleaner, brighter and renewed Thorndale Red Line station to customers and the Edgewater community.

New DART budget sets groundwork for expanded rail operations

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors approved a $1.07 billion budget for fiscal year 2013 that supports expanded Orange and Blue Lines, as well as the continued construction towards a direct rail connection to DFW Airport in 2014.

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