Worry Over Seismic Event Delays Sound Transit Link Light Rail
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. – Sound Transit’s Link light rail service project in Federal Way, Washington is delayed until 2026.
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Ottawa Light Rail Committee Receives Stage 2 Construction Update
The City of Ottawa’s Light Rail Sub-Committee has received a detailed update on Stage 2 construction activities as work continues to extend the O-Train network farther south, east and west.
Minnesota Report Finds Governance Issues for Southwest Light Rail Project
A recent analysis of the Southwest Light Rail project identifies a number of governance challenges and recommends that the Minnesota Legislature rethink how large transit projects are planned, funded, and implemented.
LACMTA Advances East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) on Feb. 27 reported signing off on a $31 million pre-construction services contract for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project.
Sacramento Regional Transit District Aims to Complete Light Rail Modernization in 2024
The Sacramento Regional Transit District has announced updates to its Light Rail Modernization Project as the new year gets underway.
LACMTA: East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project Under Way
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) on Dec. 1 held a groundbreaking ceremony for advanced utility work on the East San Fernando Valley, Calif., light rail project’s first segment.
More choppy air for Ottawa light rail
The Ottawa light rail system timeline has been hit with additional delay.
Montreal light rail project uses ‘submarine’ to bore through sensitive area
A massive powerful machine can be delicate.
HART keeps light rail project moving forward with announcement of utility relocation work
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) announced that a Notice to Proceed had been issued to Nan, Inc. for utility infrastructure relocation along Dillingham Boulevard.
Vancouver mayoral hopeful believes light rail system is better than subway for city
A Vancouver candidate for mayor wants to drop plans for a subway in favor of a much broader light-rail line network.
TIFIA 49 increases loan borrowing power significantly for light rail, other projects
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that the U.S. DOT’s Build America Bureau will offer low-cost and flexible financing for transit and Transit-oriented Development (TOD) projects at the maximum level authorized under law.
GoTriangle light rail project to be broken down into phases making it more susceptible to inflation
Instead of biting off more than they can chew, officials have decided to cut a light rail line into smaller pieces.
Southwest Light Rail project accused of causing more structural damage to nearby property
Met Council and the builders behind the Southwest Light Rail project are being taken to court by a businessman who claims nearby construction caused damaged to a warehouse that he owns.
Problems persist for Maryland’s Purple Line light rail project
Delays and cost overruns have plagued Maryland’s Purple Line project, and there does not seem to be a recovery any time soon.
Bells & Whistles—Southwest Corridor light rail project takes an unexpected hit
The top news stories of the week ending Sept. 9.
Phoenix light rail project now about 50% complete
The South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail project in Phoenix has reached the halfway mark.
Audit shows Southwest Corridor light rail project was hit with the unexpected, leading to higher costs and delays
Results of an audit report on Metro’s Southwest Corridor light rail project connecting downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie and other areas show a major oversight and a major amount of money that is missing.
Crews prepare to build light rail bridge on TriMet project
TriMet’s ongoing efforts to rejuvenate and improve the MAX system in the Portland, Ore., area will continue in September and require closures of I-84 and a small section of the MAX Blue Line.
L.A. Metro Board could be ready to officially advance light rail project
The San Fernando Valley could be in for a pretty good haul as far as light rail projects go.
Critical component of HART light rail project will soon be underway; called ‘huge accomplishment’
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) has announced the award of a contract for the relocation of utility infrastructure along Dillingham Boulevard to Nan, Inc.