RTD Begins Next Phase of Track Work September 2

DENVER – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) will begin the next phase of track work on September 2.

MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for August 2025

BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released the August 2025 Purple Line newsletter. It includes construction updates, a business spotlight, and a testing update.

FTA Signs off on Metro Council’s Blue Line Extension Environmental Review

MINNEAPOLIS – The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has signed the Amended Record of Decision for Metropolitan Council’s Blue Line Extension’s Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statement (SFEIS).

Maryland DOT Awards $500,000 in Purple Line Small Business Grants

HANOVER, Md. – The Maryland Department of Transportation awards $500,000 in Purple Line small business grants. More than 40 businesses receive awards ranging from $5,000 to $40,000.

Sound Transit Opens Everett Link Extension Scoping Period

SEATTLE – Sound Transit invites the public to provide input through August 28 on the Everett Link light rail extension. This is part of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) scoping.

MDOT MTA Purple Line Project Is 80% Complete

BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA Purple Line newsletter was released for July 2025. It contains progress updates on the Purple Line in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties.

West Seattle Link Extension project map.

Jacobs to Design Light Rail Extension in West Seattle

SEATTLE, Wash.—Jacobs on July 17 reported being selected to provide design services for Sound Transit’s West Seattle Link Extension project, which will add 4.1 miles of light rail from Seattle’s SODO neighborhood to West Seattle’s

Met Council Launches Blue Line Extension Video Series

MINNEAPOLIS – The Metropolitan Council will launch a video series that seeks to explain the Blue Line Extension project as it moves through the design and engineering process.

Maryland Transit Administration Holds ‘Industry Day’ for Light Rail Modernization Program

BALTIMORE – Maryland Transit Administration will host an Industry Day for the Light Rail Modernization Program on Thursday, June 26th.

Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Dedicates Four New Metro A Line Stations

MONROVIA, Calif. – Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority dedicated four new stations along its 9-mile Foothill Gold Line light rail project from Glendora to Pomona.

ATP Releases Contract Opportunity for Austin Light Rail Multibillion-Dollar Contract

AUSTIN – The Austin Transit Partnership has released official solicitation for a multibillion final design and construction contract. This contract is expected to be awarded in early 2026 to allow for preparation of Austin Light Rail Phase 1 occurring in 2027.

Phoenix Launches South Central Extension/Downtown Hub

PHOENIX – Valley Metro light rail on June 7 expanded into south Phoenix, Ariz., with the opening of the $1.34 billion South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project, marking its evolution to a 35-mile two-line system. More than

SacRT to Suspend Green Line Service for Light Rail Station Construction

SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) will suspend light rail service on its Green Line beginning June 16th through summer 2026 to allow for major construction in the Railyards.

RTD Lifts Last Speed Restriction

DENVER – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) lifted the last of its 31 light rail speed restrictions located on a 400-foot southbound segment north of Southmoor Station.

MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for May 2025

BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released the May 2025 Purple Line Newsletter that contains construction updates for Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, a business spotlight, and grant opportunities.

Sound Transit’s Downtown Redmond Link Extension Opens

SEATTLE – Sound Transit’s Downtown Redmond Link Extension is now open for service.

RFP Stage Closed for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension SRS Package

TORONTO – The Request for Proposals has closed for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension stations, rail, and systems.

News Station Is Investigating Public Transit Safety in Seattle — Updated 05/06/25

SEATTLE –– A news organization in Seattle is investigating public transit safety in its city.

MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for April 2025

BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released the April 2025 Purple Line Newsletter that contains construction updates in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.

RTD Lifts D, H, R Line Speed Restrictions; Will Perform Maintenance on A Line Starting April 26th

DENVER – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) announced it has eliminated speed restrictions on its D, H, and R lines and will complete important maintenance work on the A Line between Denver Airport and Union Stations from April 26th to May 8th.

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