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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2016

Port Authority unveils new wayfinding system

Developed by CHK America, the system will feature a mix of new signs, maps and digital screens to help people find transit locations and more easily reach their destinations.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2016

CH2M to provide program management for Redlands, Calif. rail

As a subcontractor to the project's lead program manager, RailPros, CH2M will provide planning, coordination and risk assessment, and management services for the project.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2016

NJ TRANSIT juggles next year's budget to fill $46M budget gap

The agency will keep its operating budget essentially flat and reduce spending on construction projects by $416 million. The agency plans to spend $2.111 billion on operations in fiscal year 2017, which is $4.5 million less than this year.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2016

11th annual 'Dump the Pump Day' encourages drivers to use transit

Every year U.S. public transportation use saves 37 million metric tons of carbon emissions and 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2016

Amtrak, MTA install new backup generator at Baltimore Penn Station

The reliable supply of power is essential to Baltimore, which is the eighth busiest station in Amtrak’s national network, serving approximately three million passengers in fiscal year 2015.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2016

Calif. HSR lawsuit delays cost $63 million, 17 months

The lawsuit had tied up access to financing and officials said nearly 500 appraisals for land along the route became outdated during that time.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2016

Hampton Roads to study 2 light rail routes to Naval Station

The departure from previous plans to pick the preferred route and move forward with just one environmental study comes after the FTA suggested the move.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2016

M-1's Brookville streetcars on pace for fall delivery

The $140 million project is on schedule to begin moving passengers on the 3.3-mile route next spring.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2016

Alstom's Regiolis trains reach end-of-warranty milestone

To date, 137 Regiolis have been delivered to eight French regions.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2016

DART Rail celebrates 20th year in service

Debuting June 14, 1996 with an 11-mile network, DART Rail today is 90 miles long and has 62 stations in eight cities.

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