SEPTA faces possible budget cut because of uncertainty of state funding

SEPTA is facing a possible significant cut in its Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget.

DART is getting a new president & CEO

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors Tuesday announced the appointment of Nadine Lee as its new president & chief executive officer.

TTC continues to accelerate switch and track work with closure of portion of Line 1 for 10 days

TTC is continuing a process it began in mid-March—closing portions of Line 1 for 10 days to complete track work.

More ‘straphangers’ returning to New York City subway

MTA reports that more “straphangers” are returning to the New York City subway.

Helping Amtrak back on its feet—U.S. DOT and FRA providing $1.69 billion

Amtrak and other passenger transportation agencies continue to wrestle with the impact of, and continuing threat posed by COVID.

SEPTA: ‘Federal COVID relief funds critical, but temporary’

Despite the massive financial assistance to public transit provided by recent federal programs, SEPTA points out they are “critical, but temporary.” Therefore, careful budget planning and management are important.

COVID: We’re not out of the woods yet, and transit companies continue significant precautions

COVID is still a major threat to the United States.

San Francisco weekend service closures: Caltrain begins construction on Napoleon Rail Bridge replacement

Caltrain is working on bridge and track improvemenets.

New York State Comptroller says MTA debt levels threaten capital program

MTA debt levels and reduced revenue spell trouble for MTA’s capital program.

U.S. Department of Transportation announces over $10 million funding opportunity for transit planning

More federal dollars have been made available for transit planning.

CTA announces sweeping Red and Purple Line project

Chicago Transit Authority is beginning work to replace 100-year-old infrastructure.

HDR transit expert shares strategies for CIG funding success

The competition for federal transit grants is stiff. HDR’s Mark Fuhrmann offers guidance on how to navigate the process.

The SFMTA and ConnectSF unveil bold vision for San Francisco transit

SFMTA and ConnectSF are about ready to launch a broad initiative to improve public transit in the San Francisco area.

DART and Trinity Metro Rail Lines to connect at DFW Airport

Trinity Metro Rail and DART are working together to provide better access for travelers to and from DFW Airport.

Metra

Regional Transportation Authority Chicago transit ridership survey reveals challenges for Chicago region in COVID’s wake

New survey results indicate that about 80 percent of transit users who stopped riding during the pandemic plan on returning to CTA, Metra, and Pace if COVID-19 concerns diminish.

Commentary—What will the future of public transit look like?

As much as we may try to ascertain, we do not know exactly what the future of public transit will look like.

Caltrain, BART, and other San Francisco Bay Area transit agencies could come under one umbrella

Public transportation in the San Francisco Bay Area needs some help attracting riders as the nation slowly recovers from the pandemic.

Commission cites ongoing safety issues at WMATA

Continuing safety issues are front and center at Washington Metro.

Metra releases ambitious 2021 infrastructure repair/construction agenda

Spring traditionally marks the beginning of construction season across the Chicago region and the Metra system is no exception. Work has already started on Metra’s 2021 construction program and will continue throughout summer and fall.

Sound Transit announces October 2 opening of Northgate Link

After 15 years of planning and construction, Sound Transit announced Friday that the Northgate Link will officially open on October 2 of this year.

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