Jacobs/HDR JV Selected for Engineering Services on IBX Project

NEW YORK – Jacobs, in a joint venture with HDR, was selected to provide engineering consultant services for MTA’s Interborough Express (IBX) Light Rail project.

Jacobs/HDR JV Selected for Engineering Services on IBX Project

NEW YORK – Jacobs, in a joint venture with HDR, was selected to provide engineering consultant services for MTA’s Interborough Express (IBX) Light Rail project.

Federal Transit Administration Threatens to Withhold MTA Funding Due to Alleged Failure to Address Safety Risks After Worker Death 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Transit Administration this week issued a final warning letter to Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City Transit regarding safety risks for track maintenance workers.

MTA Approves Tunnel-Boring Contract for Second Avenue Subway Project

NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) approved a tunnel-boring contract for the Second Avenue Subway project.

Three New Elevators Open at Queens Plaza EMR Subway Station

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA announced three modernized elevators are now open at the Queens Plaza EMR Subway Station.

Amey kicks off USA Expansion With New Metropolitan Transportation Authority Contract 

NEW YORK –– Amey, a provider of data-led, integrated asset management services based in London, has secured its first contract in the U.S. market with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to deliver an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Implementation System for the Long Island Rail Road.  

Maintenance Briefs –– MTA and WMATA Scheduled Maintenance

NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, D.C. –– MTA and WMATA announced separate infrastructure maintenance that will include temporary weekend service changes.

Six Escalators Installed at Two MTA Stations

NEW YORK CITY – Six new escalators were installed at two MTA subway stations. Entuitive, an engineering firm, served as the designer for the escalator replacement project.

MTA Adds 12 New Stations in Accessibility Expansion

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA and New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced 12 additional stations will receive accessibility upgrades under the 2025-2029 Capital Plan. As part of the Capital Plan, 60 stations will be made ADA-accessible.

CTDOT Begins Naugatuck Station Construction

NAUGATUCK, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation, CTDOT, began constructing a new train station located in Naugatuck.

MTA Will Begin Renovation and Upgrades at Three Bronx Stations on Metro-North Harlem Line

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA announces it will start major renovation and upgrade work at three Metro-North Harlem Line stations in the Bronx.

NYPD Reports MTA Conductor Allegedly Slapped In The Face At Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave. Subway Station By Unknown Assailant, Who Is Still At Large

JACKSON HEIGHTS, N.Y. –– Last week, an MTA conductor was allegedly slapped in the face by an unknown assailant as his train was about to pull out of the Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue/74th Street subway station.

Amtrak Issues Statement on East River Tunnels Project

NEW YORK CITY – Amtrak President Roger Harris issued a statement on the East River Tunnels project.

MTA Announces Blueprint to Protect Metro-North Hudson Line Against Climate Change

RIVERDALE, N.Y. – The MTA announced a plan to protect the Metro-North Hudson Line infrastructure from the future effects of climate change, including stormwater runoff and flooding.

MTA Breaks Ground on New LIRR Yaphank Station

YAPHANK, N.Y. – The MTA broke ground on the new Yaphank Long Island Rail Road station. It will be relocated, closer to East End highways and the Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Escalator Replacement Complete at Yankee Stadium Subway Station

BRONX, N.Y. – Forte Construction Corp. has replaced two escalators between the underground B/D trains and the elevated 4 train at Yankee Stadium subway station.

MTA Construction & Development Releases 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Strategic Plan

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA Construction & Development (C&D) released its 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Strategic Plan, where it reports $3 billion was saved on capital project delivery in the first five years.

MTA Completes LIRR Mastic-Shirley Station Renovations

SHIRLEY, N.Y. – On the Montauk branch, the Long Island Rail Road Mastic-Shirley station has received renovations.

WATCH: New Flushing Line Passageway at Grand Central Terminal Now Open

NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has finished a new passageway and staircase to the Flushing Line platform as well as widened staircases at Grand Central Terminal.

Forte Construction, JV Partner Citnalta Construction Finish 68th St.-Hunter College Station Modernization

NEW YORK CITY – Forte Construction and Joint Venture Partner Citnalta Construction complete passengers station modernization ahead of schedule and under budget.

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