PANYNJ approves eight-year plan to overhaul Sandy-damaged tunnels
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners approved a major overhaul of two PATH tunnels damaged by Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
Legislation looks to address TSA holes in surface transportation security
A new piece of legislation, S. 3379, the Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act, aims to shore up holes found in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) approach to transportation safety.
Sound Transit begins light-rail service to Angle Lake
Sound Transit kicked off light-rail service to Angle Lake this weekend following a dedication ceremony and inaugural train ride sponsored by Alaska Airlines.
HNTB names Zlatanic chair, national tunnel practice
HNTB Corporation has appointed Sanja Zlatanic as chair, national tunnel practice.
Proposed Great Lakes Basin Rail line files new preferred route
Great Lakes Basin Transportation, Inc. (GLBT), submitted a new route for the proposed rail project that is 21 miles shorter and avoids Boone County, Ill., where it faced strong opposition.
Quad-Cities passenger rail grant deadline extended
Federal funding to support the reintroduction of passenger rail between Chicago and the Quad Cities area has been preserved with an extension agreement.
LACMTA to begin environmental process for West Santa Ana Branch line
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) board has approved contracts to move forward with environmental work and community outreach for its West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor (WSABTC) project.
MBTA takes on problematic trees
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has selected Northern Tree Service, Inc. (NTS) to remove several trees adjacent to its Green Line that transit officials say pose risks due to dead and decaying branches.
CHA Consulting names Hensley executive of new Transportation Group
CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA) has announced that John Hensley will be its new Transportation Group executive.
Port of Long Beach taps interim CEO with heavy rail experience
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has announced the appointment of Duane Kenagy, P.E., as the Port of Long Beach’s interim CEO.
Two LIRR stations to undergo improvements
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is conducting major renovations to two of its central stations.
BART’s plan to repair tunnels involves bentonite and a ballot measure
“Save the rainforest” is not a mantra embraced by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) maintenance crews. Their “rainforest” is a nickname bestowed on the miles of underground track in downtown San Francisco that have developed problematic water intrusion issues following more than 40 years of use.
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff names four to leadership positions
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff (WSP), a global engineering and professional services organization, has announced four new appointments within the company.
Feds sign off on Metro Blue Line extension environmental review
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has given its approval to the Metro Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit Project’s environmental review.
LACMTA wants to accelerate rail to West Hollywood
West Hollywood would see rail service become a reality through an accelerated schedule per a letter from the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to the city.
TranSystems partners on new construction technology, adds Rock as SE regional VP
TranSystems has announced a new partnership with Seattle-based software company Pavia Systems to use HeadLight, a project inspection system that will be available to regional construction projects nationwide.
BART completes track repair project two weeks early
A track repair project by San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has wrapped up two weeks earlier than planned.
Infrastructure investments on D&H line results in improved service for Norfolk Southern
It’s been one year since Norfolk Southern purchased the Delaware & Hudson Railway Co.’s (D&H) line between Sunbury, Pa., and Schenectady, N.Y.
Amtrak names program management support team for Gateway Program
Amtrak has chosen Hill International and CH2M to provide program management support services for its Gateway Program in the Northeast Corridor.
Metra cuts 2017 operating budget
Metra, which serves the suburbs of the Chicagoland area, has reduced its 2017 operating budget by incorporating $5.3 million in savings and operating efficiencies.