CTA Announces Changes Coming to Clark/Lake Loop Elevated Station
CHICAGO – The CTA has announced plans for changes at its Clark/Lake Loop Elevated Station.
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MTA’s 14 St 123 Subway Station Now Has Two New Elevators
NEW YORK CITY – Two new elevators have opened at 14 St 123 Subway Station as part of accessibility upgrades made by the MTA.
MARTA To Install Pedestrian Bridge at Indian Creek Station in December
ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will stop service to Indian Creek Station to allow for a pedestrian bridge installation from December 8-9, 2024.
Amtrak: Westport Station Receives Accessibility Upgrades
WESTPORT, N.Y. – Amtrak, the FRA, the town of Westport, and Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) have completed accessibility improvements to the Westport Station in New York.
Metra’s 147th St/Sibley Station Reopening October 28th
CHICAGO – Metra’s 147th Street/Sibley Station will reopen on October 28th after a two-year passenger station project.
Metrolinx Opens Pedestrian Bridge at Exhibition GO Station
TORONTO – Metrolinx announced a new pedestrian bridge at Exhibition GO that crosses the rail corridor is open.
MTA Completes 100th Re-NEW-vation Project
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA continues its Re-NEW-vation Program that began in 2022. The 100th project was completed at Roosevelt Island station.
$54MM Awarded for Madera High-Speed Rail Station Project
MADERA COUNTY – U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif) announced both the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will receive $220.6 million in federal funding for I-680 Improvements and Central Valley High-Speed Rail.
MTA’s Babylon Station Renovation Project Begins
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA announced an accessibility upgrade and station renovation project at LIRR’s Babylon station.
Ontario Breaks Ground on Three Ontario Line Stations
TORONTO – The Ontario Government has broken ground on three Ontario Line stations: King-Bathurst, Queen-Spadina, and Moss Park Stations.
PRT Will Perform Maintenance on Several Blue Line Stations
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Regional Transit will close multiple T stations on its Blue Line to allow for maintenance work.
Rail Passenger Station Site Proposed in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine – A new rail passenger station has been proposed in Portland, Maine and would serve as a future stop for the Amtrak Downeaster.
Crystal City Metrorail Station Entrance Breaks Ground
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Local and state officials gathered to break ground on the future east entrance to the Crystal City Metrorail Station.
California High-Speed Rail Station Designs Unveiled at Open House Sessions
SACRAMENTO – Foster + Partners and Arup revealed the designs for the California High-Speed Rail’s first four stations.
NJ TRANSIT Awards Contract for Brick Church Station Work
NEWARK, N.J. – The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors awarded a contract for improvements to the historic Brick Church station.
Four Amtrak Stations in California Receive Accessibility Upgrades
MARTINEZ, Calif. – At several Bay Area stations, Amtrak has completed accessibility upgrades, ensuring a better and more comfortable experience for customers.
Officials Break Ground on Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal
BARRIE, Ontario – The City of Barrie announced Mayor Alex Nuttall, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Andrea Khanjin, and Member of Provincial Parliament Doug Downey gathered on May 31st for a groundbreaking at the future site of the Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal.
BART’s Lake Merritt TOD Plan Phase 1.1 Begins Mid-2024
SAN FRANCISCO – BART will develop the area around Lake Merritt BART station with housing, office, and retail space over multiple phases.
MARTA Will Begin Five Points Transformation Project This Summer
ATLANTA – MARTA is starting the Five Points transformation project in July. Service impacts are expected to last for 18 months.
Amtrak’s Montpelier Junction Station To Receive Upgrades
BERLIN, Vt. – Amtrak will upgrade the train platform at Montpelier Junction in Berlin to make the station ADA-compliant.