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NewsMay 10, 2022

Clarke to Lead WMATA as GM/CEO

The agency's current GM/CEO Paul Wiedefeld announced in January his decision to retire from the agency on June 30 following six years of successful service.

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NewsMay 10, 2022

Balfour Beatty Awarded Santa Clara VTA Overhead Contact System Rehabilitation Phase 3 Project

Once complete, the project will continue to enable the VTA to provide reliable service for passengers of Santa Clara County.

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NewsMay 9, 2022

WMATA Finds Ridership Trending Up Compared to Forecasts

Through March, ridership has exceeded the initial forecast by 28 million passenger trips as more people chose bus and rail for travel throughout the region.

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NewsApril 29, 2022

California HSR Receives Final EIR for Valley-to-Valley Connection

The approval moves the project closer to being “shovel ready” once funding becomes available, officials said.

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NewsApril 29, 2022

LA Metro Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of Expo Line Opening

In the 10 years since the first phase opened to the public, the line has carried nearly 127 million boardings.

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NewsApril 29, 2022

WMATA Police Launches New Community Policing, Safety Initiatives

The department’s first civilian in senior leadership, Director Shandha Louis, will head up efforts to work with schools, neighborhood groups, and mental health advocates to foster a collaborative relationship.

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NewsApril 29, 2022

CTA’s Red and Purple Modernization Project’s Construction Equipment Adopts New Name

The agency and Walsh-Fluor held a contest for elementary school students to suggest a name for the gantry as part of a contest and educational opportunity for young students to learn more about construction and the RPM project happening next to their school.

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NewsApril 28, 2022

St. Louis Metro Names New Executive Director

Prior to joining Bi-State Development, Charles Stewart served in a variety of positions with the City of St. Louis, including director of Internal Audit and chief of staff for the License Collector, as well as audit positions with General Dynamics Corp. and Arthur Young & Co.

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NewsApril 27, 2022

Sound Transit Unveils New Vehicles for Hilltop Tacoma Link

The five new vehicles are part of a $26.5 million contract with Brookville Equipment Corporation that will more than double the existing fleet.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2022

New York’s MTA Creates Blue-Ribbon Panel to Combat Fare Evasion

Members of the “Fareness” panel will focus on innovative approaches to encourage fare payment through education, equity, and enforcement.

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