Biden Administration Awards Brightline West $3B Grant
The U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition says the federal investment is a sign that “the tide has turned” for high-speed rail in America.
The U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition says the federal investment is a sign that “the tide has turned” for high-speed rail in America.
The agency’s overall ridership has recovered 85% from its 2019 days, when it had its highest ridership year with 4,495,039 passengers; and weekend ridership has fully recovered back to 100%.
The CTB's TRIP program aims to grow and improve transit use by enhancing the regional connectivity of urban areas, eliminating obstacles to transit accessibility for low-income riders, and more.
The agency will now begin the final major phase of construction in this area, which includes fully rebuilding the remaining two, century-old Red and Purple elevated tracks.
Under the new process, with concurrence from the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission, WMATA will increase the fit and press tonnage used to mount the wheels to the axles on the railcar.
In FY23, more than 28 million customers rode Amtrak nationwide, fueled in part by growth on the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
Interested candidates have until Jan. 15, 2024, to submit their application for this unique career development opportunity.
Funding is available through FTA’s All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP).
The final report shows an increase in customer boardings and estimates a reduction of approximately nine million vehicle miles traveled during July and August.
The MTA is ahead of schedule toward identifying $500 million in savings annually beginning in 2025.
The 4.3-acre site south of the rail station will feature 259 units of affordable senior and workforce family housing, HADC’s new headquarters, community space and amenities, and convenient access to MARTA bus and rail service.
The new MetroLink vehicles are being funded, in part, by $196 million in federal funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation earlier this year.
Valley Metro’s mobile app saw the highest three days of mobile fare scans on light rail since launching it in February.
Metro’s monthly bus and rail ridership is now at 79% of its 2019 pre-pandemic level. Average weekend ridership is now at 92% of pre-pandemic (October 2019) levels and 78% for average weekdays.
The team will conduct site and technical investigations, finalize selection of optimal design alternatives for each station, and prepare preliminary plans and bridging documents for release to design-build teams.
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