In downtown New York City, a new iconic structure is taking flight. The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey’s new World Trade Center Transportation Hub is currently under construction and, once completed, will be a symbol of the redevelopment of downtown.
STV is the architect-of-record for the new transportation hub, as part of the Downtown Design Partnership, a joint venture team that includes AECOM and is in association with renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. The transportation hub’s design features steel “wings” that is evocative of those of a bird. The new facility will include a Port Authority Trans-Hudson services terminal and connect to MTA New York City Transit subway lines via the Fulton Street Transit Center as well as the nearby World Financial Center and its ferries to New Jersey.
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One of the many challenges on this project was accommodating the active subway lines that run through the area. STV and its partners developed a way to excavate beneath the subway box while maintaining train service. Because of the tight corners within the work area, construction crews use small equipment to excavate the rock and soils.
STV is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Since its oldest predecessor firm opened its doors in 1912, the firm has grown to become a leader in the many industries it serves, recognized for delivering value and excellence in engineering, architectural, planning, environmental and construction management services. Today, STV provides an array of services for world-class transportation, infrastructure, building and energy projects. The firm has been 100% employee-owned for over a decade.
While recognizing regional economic constraints and continuing to improve service, the budget increases the jurisdictional subsidy to less than 1.8%, significantly below the inflation rate and the 3% regional target, said agency officials.
With more than 59,400,000 boardings since the service’s debut, the A Line’s utilization surpassed that of all other RTD rail services in 2025, the agency reported.
The plan outlines funding for transit operations, capital projects, and freight and passenger rail initiatives, as state officials seek public input on priorities shaping mobility and infrastructure across the Commonwealth.
Under Secretary Duffy, the grant program’s revamped criteria will prioritize safety; the American family; and workforce development, job quality, and wealth creation, according to a press release.
The agencies, San Diego MTS and NCTD - San Diego Railroad, which share a fare system (PRONTO), proposed the changes to help address their respective financial sustainability strategies.
The ATP board’s approval of the KAP team enables ATP to begin pre-construction activities, including advancing design, initiating permitting, and preparing the site for future construction.
The railroad has issued a formal request for proposals to manufacturers for more than 800 new passenger railcars that will serve 14 long-distance routes nationwide.
The delivery marks the first car in a 374‑vehicle order and begins the arrival of a new generation of higher‑capacity, more reliable, and more comfortable trains for one of the country’s busiest commuter rail systems.
