Tutor Perini JV to bore LACMTA Purple Line Extension tunnels

The Frontier-Kemper/Tutor Perini Joint Venture has received a notice of intent to award a contract from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for the Purple Line Extension Section 3 Tunnels

It’s official: The Boring Company to develop Chicago-O’Hare express loop

Chicago Infrastructure Trust (CIT) and the city of Chicago have selected The Boring Company to bring faster transit service between downtown and O’Hare International Airport a reality.

FTA certifies Oregon’s SSO Program, total now sits at 14 out of 30

Oregon has obtained certification of its State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA); bringing the number of states to obtain the certification to 14.

FDOT grant supports TECO streetcar service

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) awarded $2.7 million to the Hillsborough Area Regional Authority (HART) that will support greater service and provide free rides on the TECO Line Streetcar for the

TriMet names Henderson as COO

TriMet General Manager Doug Kelsey has tapped Maurice Henderson II as TriMet’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Henderson joins TriMet from the city of Portland, where he served as Mayor Ted Wheeler’s

APTA awards UTA top honors at 2018 rail conference

American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has awarded the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) of Salt Lake City, Utah, its Rail Transit Team Achievement Award at the 26th annual APTA International Rail Rodeo. The

UTA begins double track project along streetcar route

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) held a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the start of efforts to double track a portion of its streetcar route.

LACMTA evaluating six rail options for Sepulveda Transit Corridor

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) is holding a series of three community meetings to discuss six concepts for a future rail line for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor project.

LIRR partners with Waze for crossing safety initiative

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Waze, a crowd-sourced traffic and GPS navigation software, are collaborating in an effort to improve safety for Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) passengers.

 

D’Orazio to WSP transit and rail

Julie D’Orazio has been named national market leader for transit and rail at engineering and professional services consultancy WSP USA.

 

SCVTA receives ROD for Phase 2 of BART extension

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) notified the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) on June 4 that a Record of Decision (ROD) has been issued for the next six miles of the transportation authority’s Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Extension.

 

Silverman to expand Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell rail practice

Suzanne Silverman has joined the New York City office of Denver-based Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP as a partner.

 

FTA, GAO agree on need for CIG policy enhancements, but not action plan

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report recommending the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) address a trio of statutory provisions concerning the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program.

FTA allocates $227.5M in emergency funds to public transit systems

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) allocated $277.5 million in Emergency Relief funds for public transportation systems damaged by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.

CHSRA: Project has created more than 2,000 construction jobs

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and workers representing multiple union halls announced May 31 that more than 2,000 construction jobs have been created since its high-speed rail project started work.

 

Kiewit hosts Rep. Moore for Milwaukee Streetcar project tour

The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) and Kiewit Infrastructure Co. hosted Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI-4) for a tour May 30 of the Milwaukee Streetcar.

 

FTA issues final rule on private investment project procedures

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a final rule aimed at promoting private participation and investment in projects.

SEPTA to start three-month track renewal project on trolley line

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will conduct a track renewal project on a portion of its Route 15 trolley line from June 5-September 3, 2016.

FTA has $25.8M in transit planning grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the availability of $25.8 million in grant funds to support Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) projects.

 

Caltrain honored for Los Gatos Creek Project

Caltrain’s Los Gatos Creek Bridge Replacement Project has been recognized with the Construction Management Association of America’s (CMAA) Northern California Project Achievement Award in the transportation category.

 

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