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

FRA

FRA and FTA under pressure from lawmakers to issue COVID-19 protocols

A rare display of bipartisanship occurred in Congress recently as seven Democrats and seven Republicans signed a letter to Ron Batory, Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration and K. Jane Williams, Acting

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $20.3 Million in Grants to Improve Transportation Access Through Innovative Technologies

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) yesterday announced approximately $20.3 million in grant selections through the Integrated Mobility Innovation (IMI) program. IMI supports projects that use innovative technologies

U.S. DOT Federal Transit Administration announces $28.22 Million for Montana RTS Corridor in El Paso, Texas

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $28.22 million grant to the City of El Paso for the Montana Rapid Transit Service (RTS) Corridor project. The

U.S. DOT announces $8.5 million transit funding opportunity

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to apply for $8.5 million in Fiscal Year 2020 competitive grant funding for projects that

Light rail projects in Texas benefit from FTA’s CIG Program

The U.S. DOT’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced that three project sponsors of Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program projects are approved to use a combined $64.2 million of the federal share of

South Shore Line

Indiana’s South Shore Line receives FTA approval on second rail project

Indiana’s South Shore Line is going to have a new addition. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) now has the line’s double track project in final engineering phase, which essentially means it has

Bay Area Rapid Transit

FTA announces new initiative to support innovation in transit industry

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acting Administrator K. Jane Williams announced the U.S. DOT’s Accelerating Innovative Mobility (AIM) initiative, which supports and advances innovation in the transit industry. Speaking at the Transportation Research

HDR

HDR Indiana rail project recognized by FTA for environmental documentation excellence

The Federal Transit Administration honored an HDR-managed commuter rail project southeast of Chicago for its environmental documentation. HDR completed the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision for the Northern Indiana

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