L.B. Foster awarded contract to supply concrete ties for major project at Houston Metro

Houston Metro has awarded a major contract to L.B. Foster.

SEPTA faces possible budget cut because of uncertainty of state funding

SEPTA is facing a possible significant cut in its Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget.

DART is getting a new president & CEO

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors Tuesday announced the appointment of Nadine Lee as its new president & chief executive officer.

More ‘straphangers’ returning to New York City subway

MTA reports that more “straphangers” are returning to the New York City subway.

Helping Amtrak back on its feet—U.S. DOT and FRA providing $1.69 billion

Amtrak and other passenger transportation agencies continue to wrestle with the impact of, and continuing threat posed by COVID.

SEPTA: ‘Federal COVID relief funds critical, but temporary’

Despite the massive financial assistance to public transit provided by recent federal programs, SEPTA points out they are “critical, but temporary.” Therefore, careful budget planning and management are important.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DART and Trinity Metro Rail Lines to connect at DFW Airport

Trinity Metro Rail and DART are working together to provide better access for travelers to and from DFW Airport.

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Regional Transportation Authority Chicago transit ridership survey reveals challenges for Chicago region in COVID’s wake

New survey results indicate that about 80 percent of transit users who stopped riding during the pandemic plan on returning to CTA, Metra, and Pace if COVID-19 concerns diminish.

Caltrain, BART, and other San Francisco Bay Area transit agencies could come under one umbrella

Public transportation in the San Francisco Bay Area needs some help attracting riders as the nation slowly recovers from the pandemic.

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