JLP awarded on-call contract
J.L. Patterson & Associates, Inc. (JLP), received an on-call contract from the city of Anaheim Department of Public Works for design and construction management services for transportation projects.
NYCT brings FASTRACK back to the Grand Concourse
Metropolitan Transit Authority New York City Transit brought FASTRACK back to the Bronx on the Concourse D Line July 15. D train service will be suspended in both directions between 205th Street and 161st Street-Yankee Stadium for four consecutive weeknights until early morning July 18.
CP hires new VP operations Eastern Region
Canadian Pacific hired veteran railroader Tony Marquis as its new vice president operations Eastern Region with accountability for its Eastern Canada and the Northeast U.S. operations.
SYSTRA hires planning and environmental manager
SYSTRA hired Anthony Lee, AICP, as planning and environmental manager. He is a professional certified planner with more than 20 years of experience as a client manager, environmental planning group leader and project manager.
PHL and BLET sign new agreement
Pacific Harbor Line, Inc. (PHL), and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) have signed a new five-year labor agreement covering PHL’s operating and maintenance-of-way employees.
Santa Monica Mayor O’Connor to chair Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority
Santa Monica Mayor and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Board Member Pam O’Connor is the new chair of the Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority Board of Directors,
NS brings back 170 furloughed employees
According to Robin Chapman, a Virginia spokesperson for Norfolk Southern, 170 furloughed NS employees are headed back to work, in a story posted on the United Transportation Union‘s website.
Settlement puts Metrolink extension project back on track
The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and the Friends of Riverside’s Hills reached a settlement to end litigation that has blocked the development of the Perris Valley Line Metrolink Project.
SFMTA releases draft environmental report for its Transit Effectiveness Project
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) released the Transit Effectiveness Project’s (TEP) Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR).
CP and K+S Potash sign long-term agreement
K+S Potash Canada and Canadian Pacific signed an exclusive long-term volume-based contract on the transportation of potash products from K+S’ Legacy Site.
NJ Transit approves FY 14 operating, capital budgets
The New Jersey Transit Board of Directors approved a Fiscal Year 2014 operating budget that funds a billion dollar capital program and will not include a fare increase for the fourth consecutive fiscal year.
RTD proposes new Aviation Station to East Rail Line
The Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) and the Federal Transit Administration will evaluate the environmental impact of adding another station to the East Rail Line at 61st Avenue and Peña Boulevard.
ADOT narrows passenger rail alternatives down to three
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) continues to study the feasibility of a passenger rail line between Phoenix and Tucson and has now narrowed the list of alternatives down to three.
Diamonds, frogs, turnouts and other special trackwork
Researchers and manufacturers use materials and know-how to help railroads complete special trackwork projects.
The fastener fixation
Suppliers have done their homework when it comes to developing fastening systems to keep track secure and railroad budgets in line.
The spark of innovation
Beefed up R&D efforts resulting in stronger, more reliable welds.
Gov. O’Malley allocates $280 million for Purple Line
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has allocated nearly $650 million in transportation investments for Prince George’s County, including $280 million for design work and land acquisition for the proposed Purple Line light rail transit project.
LACMTA and Caltrans to hold meetings on HDC project
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) and he California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is holding a series of four public meetings to provide information and seek comment on a proposed new transportation corridor linking Palmdale and Victorville called the High Desert Corridor (HDC).
Phoenix Valley Metro and Valley Metro Rail elects new officers
Phoenix’s Valley Metro and Valley Metro Rail has elected new board officers for FY 13-14.
PUCO approves upgrades to three crossings
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved construction authorization at three highway-rail grade crossings in Licking, Stark and Wood counties.