Delay for Phoenix light-rail extension
A plan to extend the Phoenix light-rail system has hit a bump—make that many bumps—in the road.
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R. J. Corman Railroad Services completes maintenance project for CATS
During a 48-hour uninterrupted shutdown of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) light-rail system, R. J. Corman Railroad Services completed surfacing work on 17.2 miles of the system and performed rail adjustments
APTA, Vision Zero Network analysis touts transit safety
A new research analysis released Aug. 29 by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the Vision Zero Network, a nonprofit campaigning to end vehicle traffic fatalities, suggests cities with higher public
Steering committee makes recommendation for TriMet Southwest Corridor LRT route
The steering committee advising on the TriMet Southwest Corridor light rail project recommended a route for the Portland, Ore., line on Aug. 13.
Metro Transit’s architect of rail system, Mark Fuhrmann, retiring
Metro Transit’s director of light rail and commuter rail projects, Mark Fuhrmann, is retiring from his post at the agency on Aug. 14 to begin a new job as associate vice president
NJ Transit sets FY2019 ops, capex spend
New Jersey Transit, the nation’s third-largest public transportation agency, on Aug. 8 adopted a Fiscal Year 2019 budget consisting of $2.32 billion in operating expenditures and a $1.46 billion capital program.
Crews nearly complete with excavation of Sound Transit East Link tunnel
Sound Transit has announced that work on its East Link light-rail tunnel is nearly complete, and crews are set to break through to the site of the future Bellevue Downtown Station in
Gatineau, Quebec, proposes CA$2.1B light-rail plan
The city of Gatineau, Quebec, has proposed an ambitious 26-kilometer (16.12-mile) light-rail system that will help promote movement of the population in the western portion of the city to downtown Gatineau and
Consortium selected for Los Angeles Airport PPP rail project
An ACS Group/Hochtief-led consortium has been selected as recommended developer for a $US 1.95bn public-private partnership (PPP) project to build an automated peoplemover at Los Angeles International Airport and operate it for 25 years.
Transit expert Art Lloyd dies at 91
Art Lloyd, a long-time board member of the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) and the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB) that oversees Caltrain, died Dec. 4 in his California home at 91 years old.
Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario issue RFQ for Hurontario light-rail project
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Oct. 18 for interested companies to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.
Gov. Brown signs bill committing bond funds to CalMod program
Caltrain’s Modernization Program is set to receive Prop 1A funding allocated during the 2012 budget process following California Gov. Jerry Brown’s recent signing of Assembly Bill 1889.
Light-rail to Virginia Beach expected to cost $243 million
Extending light-rail to Virginia Beach Town Center from Newtown Road, Va., could total $243.1 million in capital costs, transit officials say.
Foothill Gold Line’s conceptual engineering plans up for review
The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority’s board of directors approved advanced conceptual engineering (ACE) plans for the Foothill Gold Line light-rail project from Glendora to Montclair, Calif.
Sound Transit begins light-rail service to Angle Lake
Sound Transit kicked off light-rail service to Angle Lake this weekend following a dedication ceremony and inaugural train ride sponsored by Alaska Airlines.
New York makes $27.9 million available for rail and port projects
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sept. 14 that $27.9 million in state funding is now available to go toward initiatives to maintain and improve rail and port services in major trade and passenger travel corridors.
Public transit deemed safest way to commute
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) released a study this week that reveals a 90 percent drop in safety risks for those who commute using public transportation rather than driving.
Sound Transit wraps up Northgate extension tunnel mining
Sound Transit has announced that contractors have completed mining the final of six tunnel segments along the Northgate Link Extension twin tunnels.
Sound Transit to open new light-rail station in Seattle
Sound Transit, the Greater Seattle area’s regional transportation system, has announced that light-rail service will begin Sept. 24 at the new Angle Lake light-rail station.
Michael Baker International awarded $8 million SEPTA contract
Michael Baker International (MBI) has been awarded an $8 million contract to provide services to Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) projects.