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NewsApril 5, 2021

N.Y. MTA, City Partner to Accelerate Transit Accessibility Upgrades

The new zoning proposal incentivizes private developers to design their buildings to incorporate public station accessibility projects or build the improvements at nearby MTA stations.

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NewsApril 5, 2021

Alstom Acquires Helion Hydrogen Power

The acquisition will help support Alstom’s innovation in hydrogen technology for the railway sector, in addition to the implementation of its Alstom in Motion strategic plan.

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NewsMarch 31, 2021

So. Cal's Metrolink Unveils First Formal Climate Action Plan

The plan addresses climate change, air quality, and other pressing sustainability issues to help advance the regional railway’s aggressive goal for zero emissions by 2028.

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NewsMarch 30, 2021

L.A. Metro Awards Contracts for High-Capacity Rail Project

Sepulveda Transit Corridor Partners – Bechtel and LA SkyRail Express receive contracts for pre-development work on heavy rail and monorail concepts.

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NewsMarch 30, 2021

LIRR Unveils Real-Time Seating Availability, Trip Planning Tech

Changes to digital screens, station announcements, and the agency’s Train Time app will detail real-time seat availability for approaching trains by a customer’s location.

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NewsMarch 30, 2021

Dallas City Council Approves DART D2 Subway Resolution

The resolution includes a commitment to continue to work toward addressing community concerns on the east end of the alignment.

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NewsMarch 29, 2021

FTA makes $30B to Aid Transit with COVID-19 Recovery

Funding is provided through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Pub. L. 117-2), signed by President Biden on March 11.

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NewsMarch 25, 2021

New Uniforms for San Diego MTS Security Aim to Increase Trust

The new look replaces the traditional blue uniforms with brighter uniforms to provide greater visibility of staff so riders can easily identify them for assistance if needed.

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NewsMarch 24, 2021

HNTB Names Mendes Corporate President, Infrastructure and Mobility Equity

An HNTB Fellow, Mendes most recently served as the firm’s Mid-Atlantic Division president overseeing the growth, operations, and client service in six states and the District of Columbia.

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NewsMarch 23, 2021

Siemens Launches Portfolio for Rail Vehicle Components

Pantographs, propulsion systems, bogies, brakes, and onboard power supplies are just some of the offerings included in the company's MoComp portfolio.

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