CTA issues RFP for first phase of Red and Purple line project

The Chicago Transit Authority issued a Final Request for Proposals to three contractors for Phase One of the Red and Purple Modernization Program (RPM).

NYCT wraps up M Line reconstruction

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (NYCT) conducted work on its Myrtle Viaduct on the M Line this weekend, rebuilding the structure that has been in place for more than a century.

 

Montana to see $2.1 million investment from Union Pacific

Union Pacific (UP) plans to invest $2.1 million to strengthen Montana’s transportation infrastructure in 2018.

 

Move over TIGER, USDOT ready to BUILD

The U.S. Department of Transportation is retiring the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program name and will award the $1.5 billion available in discretionary grant funding as Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grants.

Union Pacific to invest $6 million in Minnesota network as part of 2018 capex program

Union Pacific (UP) has announced it will invest $6 million to enhance Minnesota’s transportation infrastructure this year.

 

GOP delegation pushing for potential Gateway funding to be rescinded

U.S. Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) sent a letter April 19 to Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney, which urged him to advise President Trump to rescind recent funding that could be used to move the Gateway Program forward.

Union Pacific to invest $25 million in Missouri network

Union Pacific (UP) will give Missouri’s transportation infrastructure a $25 million boost in 2018.

 

Union Pacific targets $24 million Colorado investment

Union Pacific (UP) will invest $24.2 million into its Colorado network as part of the railroad’s 2018 capital program.

 

Union Pacific outlines $22.3 million Idaho investment plan for 2018

Union Pacific will invest $22.3 million into its Idaho network as part of the state’s capital program for the year.

Union Pacific to invest $38 million into New Mexico network this year

 Union Pacific (UP) detailed plans to invest $38 million during 2018 into its New Mexico network. The railroad says the investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.

Union Pacific to invest $45 million into Oklahoma network this year

Union Pacific detailed plans to invest $45 million during 2018 into its Oklahoma network. The railroad says the investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.

BNSF could begin second Lake Pend Oreille bridge in fall

BNSF Railway could begin a project to build a second bridge across Lake Pend Oreille this fall. The railroad has applied for permits that would see the new bridge constructed adjacent to the existing bridge.

Union Pacific’s Nevada network to see $56.2 million investment

Union Pacific (UP) has announced that it will spend about $56.2 million on its Nevada network in 2018 to enhance its safety, efficiency and customer service offerings.

 

Union Pacific invests $59.3M in Utah network

Union Pacific (UP) has announced plans to spend an estimated $59.3 million on its Utah network in 2018 to improve safety, efficiency and customer service.

 

Pennsylvania approves $32 million in funding for rail

The Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission has approved $32 million in grants to 27 rail freight improvement projects that will help sustain more than 400 jobs across Pennsylvania.

Union Pacific Louisiana network to receive $87 million investment

Union Pacific will spend an estimated $87 million on its Louisiana network this year to enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.

TransLink Mayors’ Council, British Columbia agree on regional funding transit expansion

The TransLink Mayors’ Council and the government of British Columbia have agreed on a plan to fund the CA$2.5 billion (US$1.91 billion) regional share of the Phase Two Plan for infrastructure.

DEIR released for LACMTA turnback facility

A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) has been released for a Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (LACMTA) project that will speed the turnaround time Red and Purple line trains need at Union Station, which will allow more of these trains along the lines.

Union Pacific targets $85 million capital program for Wyoming

Union Pacific (UP) has announced plans to invest $85 million in Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure in 2018.

 

Union Pacific plans $103.6 million capital program in Illinois

Union Pacific (UP) has announced it will support $103.6 million in Illinois’ transportation infrastructure work this year.

 

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