MENU
SEARCHIn just seven weeks, the U.S. Department of Transportation approved more than 2,400 requests worth $7.5 billion for highway, road, bridge and airport construction and repairs nationwide.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood reminded the nation’s governors and state Secretaries of Transportation, this week, that any money they save on transportation projects paid for with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars must be used for additional transportation projects.
Across the nation, reports are showing that contractor bids to build and repair transportation networks are coming in substantially below the original engineering estimates.
In a letter, Secretary LaHood urged the governors and transportation secretaries to take those cost savings and use the money for additional projects that will put more people to work.
“We will work with you to ensure that your state benefits from your frugality,” LaHood wrote. “Savings you accrue from awarding low bids and from reduced construction costs due to your oversight and project management should remain in your state to be spent on other eligible transportation projects.”
In just seven weeks, the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) approved more than 2,400 requests worth $7.5 billion for highway, road, bridge and airport construction and repairs nationwide. Projects have been approved in every state. US DOT economists estimate that more than 39,000 job-years will be created just from the projects approved so far.
Construction on all four stations is beginning now and is anticipated to be completed by spring 2028.
Read More →
The beginning of the final BRT segment advances construction across all five segments, reflecting steady progress toward shorter travel times, improved accessibility, and a more dependable connection to jobs, businesses, and community destinations.
Read More →
The changes are designed to reduce overall travel time, shorten wait times, and get customers to their destinations more quickly.
Read More →
The visit is part of the SF Fed's ongoing engagement with major employers and industries across Southern California and, more broadly, the western U.S. to better understand regional economic conditions and business outlooks.
Read More →
Advances in data and analytics are giving transit agencies new opportunities to refine maintenance practices, improve efficiency and make more informed decisions about asset performance.
Read More →
Today’s riders—and the communities you serve—expect more from public transit. While ADA compliance is required, leading transit agencies know that true accessibility also means delivering dignity, efficiency, and a better rider experience. This whitepaper reveals why forward thinking agencies nationwide choose the Low Floor Frontrunner as their first choice for ADA compliant vehicles—setting a new standard with passenger first design, faster boarding, improved safety, and unmatched operational performance.
Read More →
In Part 2 of a two-part conversation, AC Transit’s director of maintenance joins co-hosts Alex Roman and Mark Hollenbeck to discuss his maintenance team’s work with various types of vehicle, training, augmented reality, and more.
Read More →
Under this extension, Keolis will continue to manage and operate fixed-route bus service across the East Valley, serving communities including Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, the town of Gilbert, parts of Phoenix, and the Gila River Indian Community.
Read More →
The new network reflects extensive input from riders and the community through Reimagine DART on what matters most in public transit — and those priorities are reflected in the changes ahead.
Read More →
A new bus lane project aims to improve reliability on one of King County Metro’s busiest and most congestion-prone corridors.
Read More →