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News•by Staff•April 2, 2019

WMATA puts downtown headquarters site on the market

The agency purchased an existing building near L'Enfant Plaza for its new DC headquarters.

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News•by Staff•April 2, 2019

Pennsylvania report urges immediate action to address funding crisis

In recent weeks, risks to state transit funding have been recognized across the commonwealth.

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News•by Staff•April 1, 2019

NY budget includes congestion pricing to fund MTA upgrades

Will include the installation of electronic tolling devices on the perimeter of the Central Business District.

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News•by Staff•April 1, 2019

Chicago transits team to launch transit funding awareness campaign

Will encourage riders to contact state representatives and senators to urge their support for a long-term capital bill.

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News•by Staff•April 1, 2019

Alstom unveils design for Montreal’s REM train

The external livery, chosen by the public, was inspired by the new Samuel De Champlain Bridge.

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News•by Staff•April 1, 2019

Brightline to rebrand as Virgin Trains USA

British billionaire and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson Branson is scheduled to appear in Miami this week for the announcement.

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Articles•Cover Story•April 1, 2019

Tempe Streetcar critical to expanding rail service

The 3.7-mile track circulates around the ASU campus, through downtown Tempe, and along a rapidly growing business district.

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News•by Staff•March 29, 2019

FTA seeking to 'put brakes' on human trafficking in public transit

The administration published two NOFOs, each with $2 million in competitive funding.

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News•by Staff•March 27, 2019

New Orleans RTA holds off on streetcar changes

Officials had previously said a temporary pilot program to speed up the streetcar could come up for a vote as early as late next month.

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Articles•March 27, 2019

Kansas City Streetcar Fuels Economic Boom

Partnerships, policies, and local funding for the 2.2-mile starter line lead to $2 billion in development and counting.

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