Two MBTA bridges will be art displays
The MBTA announced local artists have begun painting murals beneath the East Cottage Street and Norfolk Avenue bridges as part of a public artwork installation.
intercity rail
L.A. Metro halts Purple Line subway work: ‘Things need to change for the better now’
A long line of worker injuries has forced L.A. Metro to stuff a gauze in one of the main arteries of the Purple Line subway project.
Montreal light rail project uses ‘submarine’ to bore through sensitive area
A massive powerful machine can be delicate.
MBTA executes final work closure of Green Line
This weekend, the MBTA’s Green Line Transformation (GLT) team, part of Capital Transformation, began the third and final full-access closure on the Green Line D Branch.
Bells & Whistles—Sen. Warren wants to see MBTA leadership gone
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Oct. 21.
Sen. Warren calls for a change in MBTA leadership
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) believes the only way the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) can fix safety shortcomings is to bring in new leadership.
TriMet’s Better Red project will shut down weekend service for bridge work
A segment of Portland’s MAX Red Line service will be shut down this weekend for TriMet’s Better Red project.
MBTA GLX, Mattapan projects spotlighted at Railway Age/RT&S LRT Conference
MBTA’s Green Line (GLX) and Mattapan Line Transformation Projects will be presented in detail at the Railway Age/RT&S Light Rail 2022 Conference, Nov. 16-17, Boston, which returns to a live, in-person format since going virtual in 2020.
Look: Workers ready for concrete pour on KC Streetcar Main Street Extension project
KC Streetcar Constructors crews prepared skeletonized track late last week for an afternoon concrete pour in Kansas City, Mo.
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.
Too many curves? Officials wonder if track design for RTD line is a hazard
The intersection of South Sable Boulevard and East Exposition Avenue in Aurora, Colo., is more like a trip wire for RTD train operators.
HART Executive Director wants to move on from frog issue, but red flags are still flapping
Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) Executive Director Lori Kahikina said problems surrounding frogs on the light rail system are a dead issue.
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.
The October issue of RT&S is now online
The October issue of RT&S features stories on the L.A. Purple Line Extension project and how canines are used to clear sensitive areas surrounding rail projects.
LIRR Third Track project finishes $100 million under budget
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated completion of the Long Island Rail Road’s historic Third Track project on time and under budget on Oct. 3.
MBTA readies public for yard expansion project
As part of the MBTA’s Capital Programs, the Capital Transformation team will hold a virtual pre-construction public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. to discuss work to be completed at Codman Yard.
Too much talking? ATP board member questions money spent on communications for Project Connect
The current talk surrounding Austin’s Project Connect is the amount it is going to take to establish a consistent buzz with the community.
Another delay on Eglinton Crosstown LRT project has officials wondering when line will finally be complete
Word problems usually come with multiple choice answers, but in the case of Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT project, the only option appears to be of the fill-in-the-blank variety.
Bells & Whistles—WMATA not ready to fix rail due to rail car wheel issue
The top news stories we were following the week ending Sept. 23.