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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2025

WMATA launches Automatic Train Operation on the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines

The agency completes systemwide rollout of ATO, improving speed, safety, and reliability while reducing travel times and paving the way for a more modern, efficient transit experience.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2025

Port Authority of NY/NJ Breaks Ground on Newark Liberty Rail Station Expansion

The $160 million infrastructure project will add a new public entrance to the Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station, dramatically enhancing mobility for underserved Newark and Elizabeth communities while fueling job creation and regional growth.

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A digital illustration of changes to the 95th Street/CSU station.
Newsby StaffJune 16, 2025

Metra Breaks Ground on Reconstruction of 95th Street/Chicago State University Station

The $56M project brings ADA upgrades, new connections, and campus access to the station.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2025

FRA Launches New Public Safety Data Portal to Improve Access and Transparency

The redesigned portal consolidates and modernizes information from two legacy FRA websites, including one developed in the 1990s, to deliver an easier, more flexible way for users to view, sort, and analyze safety data across the national rail system.

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Articlesby Alex RomanJune 12, 2025

Consultant Q&A: AECOM's Diane Cowin on Planning, Innovation, and the Future of Transit

As Transit Market Leader for the Americas, she brings deep expertise in federal funding strategy, ESG-focused development, and equity-centered leadership.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2025

USDOT Approves 529 Infrastructure Grants Totaling $2.9B Across Multiple Sectors

The announcement brings the total number of projects approved under the current administration to 1,065, representing approximately $10 billion in federal investment.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2025

VTA Recommends New Tunnel Contractor for BART Silicon Valley Phase II

The move follows an in-depth project review that identified significant cost-saving opportunities.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2025

Kansas City’s Transportation Authority Greenlights First TOD Housing Project

Approved by KCATA’s Economic Development and Real Estate Committee, the project will be moved to the KCATA board for a two-stage review, beginning in June, with a final vote expected in July.

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A community ribbon-cutting ceremony with fire works in the background.
Newsby StaffJune 9, 2025

South Central Extension Debuts, Transforming Transit and Community in South Phoenix

The 5.5-mile light rail extension connects South Phoenix to Valley Metro Rail’s new two-line system.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2025

LA Metro Unveils LAX Transit Center, Advancing Vision for Olympic-Ready Transit Network

The opening represents the eighth completed project under Metro’s “Twenty-Eight by ’28” initiative — a strategic capital program aimed at modernizing transit infrastructure ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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