HART light-rail line might stop short; tensioning wires left to rust
Middle Street could be the end street for the Honolulu Authority Rapid Transportation’s troubled light-rail line.
COVID: We’re not out of the woods yet, and transit companies continue significant precautions
COVID is still a major threat to the United States.
Bells & Whistles—Could a new model revive public-private partnerships in rail?
MTA’s next-generation signaling system is no match for COVID-19; delays push back completion dates New York State Comptroller says MTA debt levels threaten capital program CTA announces sweeping Red and Purple Line
GoFundMe for railroads? Adirondack gives it a shot
GoFundMe pages have become increasingly popular over the years in an attempt to make money fast for a service or a cause. The Adirondack Railroad offers a service, so why not turn to social media?
BNSF derailment in southern California
BNSF experienced a derailment in southern California yesterday.
San Francisco weekend service closures: Caltrain begins construction on Napoleon Rail Bridge replacement
Caltrain is working on bridge and track improvemenets.
New York State Comptroller says MTA debt levels threaten capital program
MTA debt levels and reduced revenue spell trouble for MTA’s capital program.
OmniTRAX and River Ridge Development Authority to transform 6,000-acre Indiana rail industrial park
OmniTRAX is partnering with River Ridge to strengthen an Indiana industrial park.
Las Vegas needs more than just Charleston Boulevard light rail
Mass transit along Charleston Boulevard and light rail on Maryland Parkway are a winning pair in Las Vegas.
More light-rail options for northern Va.? Study may reveal a need
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is curious as to what residents think about the expansion of rail between Alexandria and Quantico.
U.S. Department of Transportation announces over $10 million funding opportunity for transit planning
More federal dollars have been made available for transit planning.
CTA announces sweeping Red and Purple Line project
Chicago Transit Authority is beginning work to replace 100-year-old infrastructure.
NJ Transit could receive $2 billion from its transportation partner
For years NJ Transit has been transferring money to New Jersey’s operating budget. Now that financial wave is about reverse course.
L.A. Metro steps into unchartered territory with unique public-private venture
Aiming to relieve pressure on the heavily congested I-405 freeway, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has approved two contracts for pre-development work on the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project, using a first-of-its-kind public-private model.
Boston’s Green Line Extension on schedule and on budget
The Green Line Extension in Boston should be ripe with activity come 2022. The $2.3 billion project remains on schedule for a late 2021 completion.
HDR transit expert shares strategies for CIG funding success
The competition for federal transit grants is stiff. HDR’s Mark Fuhrmann offers guidance on how to navigate the process.
The SFMTA and ConnectSF unveil bold vision for San Francisco transit
SFMTA and ConnectSF are about ready to launch a broad initiative to improve public transit in the San Francisco area.
Group calls California high-speed rail ‘most important thing’ and urges legislature to act
The national nonprofit High Speed Rail Alliance (HSRA) kicked off a week of action preceding Earth Day focusing on the work being done in California for high-speed rail and its climate impact.
Coaster commuter service currently suspended between Oceanside and San Diego
Beginning this past Saturday and continuing through tomorrow, Coaster has suspended service between Oceanside and San Diego for emergency Del Mar Bluff repairs.
Getting a better look at BNSF’s track
BNSF recently reported that new equipment has been installed on their geometry cars. The system is called Track Health Optical Recognition, or THOR.