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News•by Staff•September 19, 2019

LV Monorail launches sustainability, climate-themed sponsor program

Stations are located along high-profile locations on the Las Vegas Strip, including the MGM Grand; and the convention center.

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News•September 18, 2019

Seattle moving forward with Center City Connector streetcar project

In the coming months, agency will be updating the design specifications for streetcar vehicles.

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News•by Staff•September 18, 2019

FTA announces $19M to support transit oriented development

In order to apply for program funding, an applicant must be an FTA grantee.

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News•by Staff•September 17, 2019

NY MTA Proposes Historic $51 Billion to Modernize Bus, Rail Systems

Proposed investment is by far the highest in the MTA's history, increasing spending on infrastructure by 70% over current levels.

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News•by Staff•September 17, 2019

NJ TRANSIT submits revised financial plan for Portal North Bridge Project

The moves comes after feedback from FTA and U.S. DOT on a previous submission, making more local money available for the project while keeping costs in check. 

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News•by Staff•September 16, 2019

London Underground taps passenger-screening tech to detect knives

Technology works by showing the size, shape and location of any concealed items that block a person’s body heat.

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News•by Staff•September 16, 2019

MBTA begins replacement of Chelsea Commuter Rail Station

Serving the Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Line, the current station is inconvenient for transfers to other modes of service.

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Articles•September 16, 2019

Transit tech now in national security discussions

The arguments for transit as national security policy have long ranged from energy independence that come with transit investments to transit’s role in arresting climate change.

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News•by Staff•September 13, 2019

SEPTA GM Knueppel to retire at year's end

Knueppel, who joined SEPTA in 1988 as an entry level structural engineer, will close out a decorated 32-year career at the agency.

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News•by Staff•September 13, 2019

Carrasco to lead West Coast zero emissions for WSP USA

Based out of the Sacramento and Oakland WSP offices, she will also support transit and rail initiatives in northern California.

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