WATCH: SMART Gauntlet Track Construction for Petaluma North Station

PETALUMA, Calif. – From April 13th to 14th, SMART will have a partial system closure to install a gauntlet track for a new Petaluma North station.

Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension Launches August 30th

SEATTLE – Sound Transit will welcome riders onboard the Link 1 Line extension later this summer.

Minn. Senate Transportation Chair Dibble Supports Change of Responsibility From Met Council to MnDOT

MINNEAPOLIS – After rising costs and construction delays, Senate Transportation Chair Scott Dibble argues the MnDOT should oversee future light rail projects as opposed to the Met Council.

Metro Transit Will Upgrade Blue Line

MINNEAPOLIS – In a project that is reported to cost $120 million, Metro Transit will upgrade its Blue Line that has been in use for the last twenty years.

Federal Grant Awarded to NJ TRANSIT to Develop Artificial Intelligence System for Grade Crossing Safety

NEWARK, N.J. –– NJ TRANSIT has been awarded a federal grant to work with Rutgers University’s Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) to implement AI-powered safety systems on light rail vehicles at grade crossings.

RTD Selects Krische Construction, Inc. and Triunity, Inc. for Downtown Rail Intersection Reconstruction Project

DENVER – The RTD Board of Directors approved two contracts for KCI and Triunity, Inc. for reconstruction and project management support.

Project Connect Expects to Start Phase 1 Construction in 2027

AUSTIN – Austin Transit Partnership says Phase 1 of Project Connect could start in 2027 with trains running in 2033.

Fitch Ratings Affirms Purple Line Transit Partners Project; Negative Outlook

BETHESDA, Md. – With a Negative Outlook, Fitch Ratings affirms the ‘BBB’ rating on the $100 million of PABs issued by the Maryland Economic Development Corporation on behalf of PLTP.

(East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Rendering, Courtesy of LACMTA)

East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Construction To Start This Year

SAN FERNANDO – Construction on the ESFV LRT will begin in the middle of the year and start the Metro G Line from Van Nuys to Sylmar Metrolink Station.

PRT Invests Over $150MM in Light-Rail Infrastructure

PITTSBURGH – Combining multiple rehabilitation projects, Pittsburgh Regional Transit will rehabilitate its light-rail system through 2028.

HART Starts Next Phase of Second Segment

HONOLULU – HART will begin cleaning and grinding rails between Aloha Stadium Station and Middle Street Station.

Sound Transit Celebrates Opening of 8 Stations on 2 Line on April 27th

SEATTLE – In honor of the opening of 8 stations on the 2 Line on April 27th, Sound Transit takes a look back at the construction and thanks its contractors.

MBTA Will Have Transit and Commuter Line Maintenance Shutdowns in April

BOSTON –– MBTA announced last week that it will have a series of transit and commuter line maintenance shutdowns during April.

Governor Hochul Announces Five-Point Plan to Protect New Yorkers on the Subway

NEW YORK –– While this story is a bit out of our wheelhouse, we decided that this significant step by Governor Hochul is worth reporting.

TriMet celebrates first new MAX station in 9 years following A Better Red construction near Gateway

PORTLAND ––The Gateway Transit Center reopened to MAX trains Monday, March 4, with its first expansion in nearly 40 years.

Maryland Transit Administration And Purple Line Transit Partners Announce Updated Opening Date For Light Rail Line

BALTIMORE – The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration and Purple Line Transit Partners last week announced they are seeking Board of Public Works approval of a modification to the Purple Line Public-Private Partnership Agreement that extends the contractual deadline for achieving Revenue Service Availability to Winter 2027.

Early Ridership and Cost Data Indicate Blue Line Extension ‘Competitive’ for Federal Funding

HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. – Metropolitan Council has released early cost and ridership data based on 2019 and 2022 ridership survey data that indicates the Blue Line Extension is ‘competitive’ for federal funding.

RTD To Begin 1st Phase of Light Rail Reconstruction Project in May

DENVER – In the first phase of a multi-phase major reconstruction project of its downtown light rail, RTD will focus on five at-grade rail and street intersections.

Maryland Transit Administration Receives $213MM To Replace Light Rail Vehicles

BALTIMORE – $213 million in federal funds were awarded to the Maryland Transit Administration to replace 52 light rail vehicles.

IO and Metrolinx Award $255MM Contract for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Design & Build

ONTARIO – STRABAG Inc. was awarded the $255 million contract for the second underground segment of the extension.

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