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.
Federal Transit Administration
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
October Editorial: Once old is new again
I did not think I could look any better in my gray denim jacket with a wool collar, and the selfie proved it. “See, still looks good after all of these years,”
U.S. Department of Transportation announces final rule for PMO oversight
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a final rule amending FTA regulations for Project Management Oversight (PMO) of transit capital investments. The final rule streamlines the PMO
Federal funding allocations announced for four transit infrastructure projects
The Trump Administration today announced a total of $400 million in federal funding will be allocated by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to four transit infrastructure projects in
Bells & Whistles—High-speed rail authority has its say
Two CN workers performing grade crossing work are struck and injured. Process has begun to permanently close railroad lift bridge in New Jersey. California High-Speed Rail Authority responds to bridge issue. FTA
Sacramento stakes reputation on shorter streetcar line
A shortened streetcar project is expected to protect the city of Sacramento’s reputation. Officials originally planned for a 4.4-mile line connecting West Sacramento Civic Center to Midtown Sacramento. However, when bids came
FTA provides Caltrain second installment of funding, which is not nearly enough
Caltrain will take whatever it can get at this point, and whenever it can get it. The Federal Transit Administration will be giving the struggling rail service another $15.3 million in aid.
St. Louis plans to take hard look at north-south light-rail line
St. Louis wants to take a closer look at a north-south transit expansion. Mayor Lyda Krewson announced the city would look to get a feasibility study going on a proposed line. The
New FTA guidance on transit joint development projects
The U.S. DOT’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced new guidance that increases flexibility for transit agencies to work with developers to build projects that benefit transit systems and their communities. A notice
Portal Bridge to get millions in federal funding—is the Gateway Project next?
After years of standstill, work on the Portal Bridge in New Jersey just got its first significant nudge. The Portal Bridge, an integral piece connecting to the Gateway Project, is now eligible
UPDATED MAY 8—Rail Group Staff Report: Global railway industry recovery from COVID-19
This continually updated staff report from the editors at Railway Age, Railway Track & Structures and International Railway Journal now shifts to the latest developments surrounding recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, which
Setback for advancement of Buffalo light-rail extension
The Federal Transit Administration has requested that the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) include looking at the option of bus rapid transit along with extending the Buffalo Metro Light Rail as part
Rail Group Staff Report: Global railway industry recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic
This continually updated staff report from the editors at Railway Age, Railway Track & Structures and International Railway Journal now shifts to the latest developments surrounding recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, which