FTA Requires New Work Plan from MBTA in Letter
WASHINGTON –The Federal Transit Administration requires the MBTA to submit a new safety work plan that addresses their concerns more quickly than MBTA’s original deadline.
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Caltrain Advances Guadalupe River Bridge Replacement Project
Caltrain on Jan. 31 will host a virtual community meeting on the $63.3 million Guadalupe River Bridge Replacement Project in San Jose, Calif., which will replace the northbound wooden trestle bridge built in 1935 and extend the southbound concrete bridge built in 1990.
MBTA in hot water with FTA
MBTA and the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities have been called out by the Federal Transit Administration for safety violations.
Light rail projects set to receive billions in federal funding
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced the U.S. DOT is recommending $4.45 billion both to advance seven new rail and bus rapid transit (BRT) projects for first-time funding and to continue funding for eight projects with existing construction grants in FY 2023.
Sound Transit launches comment period for Draft EIS for extending light rail to West Seattle and Ballard
Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration have published the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions project, kicking off a 90-day comment period.
Federal Transit Administration increases Hudson Tunnel Project rating to medium–high
After the Biden Administration increased the Hudson Tunnel Project rating to medium-high, the Gateway Development Commissioners issued a statement.
TriMet and King County Metro receive U.S. DOT grants for COVID-19 response
This week, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced grants for TriMet in Portland, Ore. and King County Metro in Seattle, Wash. to assist with the COVID-19 response.
MARTA receives $285.7 million ARP grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a $285.7 million award of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) in Atlanta, Georgia.
FTA outlines how historic spending level will play out for transit infrastructure
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is the largest investment in American infrastructure in generations, and marks an inflection point for American transit.
Metra starts work to rebuild Grayland Station, replace bridge over Milwaukee Ave.
Metra is working on a key rebuilding and replacement project on the railroad.
Federal Transit Administration announces request for information on transit worker safety
The FTA is concerned about worker safety.
FTA, TriMet and partners officially break ground on ‘A Better Red’ MAX extension and improvement project
TriMet and partners are moving forward with “A Better Red.”
Wulf Grote joins HDR as senior transit engineering advisor
HDR announced that Wulf Grote, P.E., has joined HDR as a senior transit engineering advisor, bringing over 40 years of experience in public transportation.
Heaven sent from Washington? Sound Transit receives key funding for two projects
Sound Transit will be receiving some much needed federal funding for the Lynnwood Link and Federal Way Extension light-rail projects.
Caltrain electrification delayed to 2024
Caltrain has announced that the launch of electrified service has been delayed until late 2024.
U.S. Department of Transportation announces over $10 million funding opportunity for transit planning
More federal dollars have been made available for transit planning.
U.S. Department of Transportation announces $30.5 billion for nation’s public transportation systems
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a total of $30.5 billion in Federal funding.
Phoenix, Ariz., light-rail project receives more federal grant money
A U.S. DOT grant will help complete the South Central light-rail extension project in Phoenix, Ariz. The project will receive an additional $638 million, with $530 million coming from the Federal Transit
Six transit projects receive federal grants to help with safety, track maintenance
The U.S. DOT’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced grant awards to six projects in six states totaling approximately $1.37 million in research funding through the Real-Time Asset Management Program. These projects will
SEPTA will use grant money on work-zone technology, complete streets project
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has been awarded a total of $1.2 million through two competitive federal grants, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced. The grants will be made through