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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2019

L.A. Metro state of good repair work reaches milestone

The agency is greatly expanding its transit system thanks to the M sales tax ballot measure approved by L.A. County voters in 2016.

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ArticlesMay 30, 2019

Tech Trends: Digital signage advances bring cost, energy savings

Solutions deliver real-time updates that are important to a rider’s journey, including rider alerts and next-bus information.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2019

PTC now operating on 48K plus miles, according to FRA report

All 41 railroads subject to the statutory mandate complied with the law by Dec. 31, 2018.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2019

San Diego MTS, Lyft partner for 'Transit Tuesday' program

The first 500 people to claim the discount code in the Lyft app will get a 25% discount on rides to and from 50 Trolley Stations and Rapid stops.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2019

Alstom delivers first next-generation train to French rail network

Each train is 118 feet long and can carry more than 300 passengers, offering a renewed travelling experience.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2019

Kiewit Infrastructure to design-build Sound Transit rail extension

The total amount of the contract with contingency funding is $1.4 billion.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2019

Sound Transit IDs alternatives for Link extensions environmental study

The board action reflects 18 months of robust public engagement with key stakeholders.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2019

Via expands L.A. ride-sharing program to serve select Metrolink stations

The free ride option is for a limited time, with the ongoing fare set to be announced once the free promotion is complete.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2019

L.A. Metro FY20 balanced budget includes $587M increase

Budget highlights include $1.844 billion for bus and rail operations and $2.378 billion for various capital projects.

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NewsMay 24, 2019

Proposed FY20 Appropriations bill includes $16.2B for transit, rail

Does not allow the FRA to take back the $2.5 billion in funding that has been provided to the California High-Speed Rail Project.

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