Key light-rail projects receive another dose of federal funding

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a total of $250 million in federal funding allocations to help communities across the country protect the jobs of workers involved in constructing transit projects, ensuring the continued advancement of those critical pieces of infrastructure, despite the impacts of COVID-19.

Bells & Whistles—A sinkhole and a sinking budget

Is the path to the passage of a major infrastructure bill already growing weeds? Sound Transit looks at later project completion dates to help temper affordability gap Unusual rail movement at grade

Kailash Lala joins HNTB’s Atlanta technology team

HNTB recently announced a new member of their Atlanta office team.

Union Pacific closing Palestine, Texas, car shop a few days early

Originally scheduled for June 14, Union Pacific has announced it will close car shop earlier.

Unusual rail movement at grade crossing leads to sinkhole discovery in Bethel, Conn.

When railroad tracks move the way they weren’t made to move, an investigation is necessary.

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo will not be able to sink his teeth into the MTA

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will not be the master puppeteer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

June editorial: Rail projects and court room clashes

My everyday sneakers did not match my tie, but it went with my role playing in court.

Valley Link expected to receive $20 million in federal funding

The Valley Link light-rail system in California is on course to receive $20 million in federal funding.

Caltrain electrification delayed to 2024

Caltrain has announced that the launch of electrified service has been delayed until late 2024.

Sound Transit

Sound Transit looks at later project completion dates to help temper affordability gap

Buying time is not going to impact Sound Transit’s embattled budget.

MTA ready for major track renewal project

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced critical infrastructure work coming to its 6 Avenue and 8 Avenue lines in Manhattan this summer.

Réseau express métropolitain provides semi-annual update

The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) is a major public transit project under construction.

Illinois Commerce Commission approves grade crossing improvements

Grade crossing improvements are coming to two areas in Illinois.

With one big veto, Maryland governor chooses roads over rail

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has rejected a bill that would have provided millions of dollars a year to rail and bus systems.

Work stabilizing Del Mar bluffs wins Project of the Year

HNTB was awarded Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association for the design and implementation of Phase 4 of the Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Project.

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority says money available for unfunded capital projects

Federal dollars have been very helpful to the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority.

Rail Group On Air: 2021 RT&S Top Projects, Part 1

RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks with those behind one of the projects on the 2021 RT&S Top Projects list.

Ontario awards advance tunnel contract for the Scarborough Subway Extension

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have awarded a $757.1 million contract to Strabag to design, build and finance the tunnel for the Scarborough Subway Extension.

GoTriangle flips the script, now focused on commuter rail line

The Triangle is still in need of a line.

Watch: California High-Speed Rail Authority releases May 2021 construction update

[Earlier this month] the California High-Speed Rail Authority released its May 2021 Construction Update highlighting the progress being made on the nation’s first high-speed rail project.

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