Key sections of track now installed on Finch West light-rail project

Metrolinx has announced that key sections of track have now been installed for the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Toronto.

U.S. DOT announces intention to fund first phase of San Fernando light-rail line

The U.S. DOT’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) announcing DOT’s intention to obligate funds for the first phase of the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor light-rail line.

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Will the FTA approve Honolulu’s shortened light-rail line?

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi wanted Hawaii’s first light-rail project completed with the funds currently available, so they are cutting the line short.

NVTC urges Washington Metro to relieve congestion at Rosslyn Tunnel

In a recent letter, Canek Aguirre, chair of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, urged Paul Wiedefeld, General Manager/CEO of WMATA to move “swiftly to design a solution to relieve train congestion at the Rosslyn Tunnel ahead of any broader Blue Line, Orange Line or Silver Line rail expansion desires.”

Next leader of Sound Transit has daunting task right out of the gate

The Sound Transit board will use a closed-door executive session on May 9 to discuss candidates to replace outgoing CEO Peter Rogoff.

Bells & Whistles—Metro Council ignored warning about light-rail project

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending May 6.

The power behind laying tracks for the Hazel McCallion LRT

Laying new track, whether it’s heavy or light rail, is a process requiring precision and care – failure to pay attention to details can result in result in catastrophe. Here’s a Metrolinx story about the careful steps involved in laying new light rail track.

Condo residents warned of problems years before Southwest light-rail project broke ground

Those who live in a condo complex that shut down the Southwest light-rail project for months are now saying they warned about potential problems before work began.

VTA votes on ‘foundational backbone’ of BART extension project

At the VTA Board of Directors meeting on May 5 the VTA Board will vote on a contract for the initial stage of the tunnel and trackwork, known as Contract Package 2 (CP2) for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension (BSVII) Project.

The public has spoken—Montreal kills elevated track portion of light-rail project

Montreal and Quebec are taking over the REM de l’Est light-rail project, putting an end to a controversial design in downtown Montreal that was ridiculed by the public.

Bells & Whistles—A double-decker punch?

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending April 29.

Chicago Transit Authority modernization project sports name by elementary school students

Chicago Transit Authority and Walsh-Fluor announce the Windy City Gantry.

Charles Stewart appointed Executive Director of St. Louis Metro Transit

Bi-State Development (BSD) President and Chief Executive Officer Taulby Roach announced the appointment of Charles Stewart as Executive Director of Metro Transit, effective April 26, having served as Interim Executive Director of Metro Transit since January 26, 2022.

LAX people mover superstructure now complete

Balfour Beatty, part of the LINXS Constructors joint venture, has successfully completed the Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) 2.25-mile Automated People Mover (APM) train guideway superstructure (APM) for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).

Watch: Project Connect’s Blue Line has two options, and one would demand a lot more money

Austin, Texas, residents have two options for the Project Connect Blue Line: expensive or not so expensive.

O-Train Extension is moving along at an A-OK pace

Ottawa’s O-Train East Extension project got the political ovation treatment on April 26.

Jenny Barket joins DART as chief of staff

After an extensive nationwide search, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is pleased to announce that Jenny Barket will join the agency on May 15 as the new chief of staff.

BART extension project into San Jose now facing $1.6B funding gap

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority wants the one thing that has never been done before in the U.S. to be, well, done. However, it is not a done deal.

Trinity Metro names new President and CEO

Trinity Metro announced that Richard Andreski, a public transportation veteran with 23 years of experience and more than 10 years of executive leadership, has been selected as the next president and chief executive officer for the agency.

Confederation Line builder the latest to sue over project

Ottawa’s troubled Confederation Line is now getting peppered with lawsuits.

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