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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2019

LIRR begins PTC usage on 4 more rail lines

The segment of the Montauk Branch between Babylon and Patchogue received the technology in April, and the Hempstead Branch received it in August.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2019

L.A. Metro completes Blue Line improvements, rebrands as A Line

The agency's board approved a new line naming convention citing the need for more consistency as the system grows.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2019

L.A. Metro RFP seeks early contractor involvement to develop project

Agency is seeking a pre-development agreement with up to two private sector proposers to assist in the planning and design of the Sepulveda transit corridor megaproject.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2019

NJ TRANSIT expands de-escalation training for frontline employees

Training will be more robust and help to reduce assaults on bus operators, conductors, police, and other personnel.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2019

Chicago Transit budget proposal continues modernization, holds fares steady

Will also invest $310 million into the $2.3 billion Red Line extension project extending line by 5.3 miles, with four new stations.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2019

Sound Transit starts construction on Redmond Link light rail extension

The segment’s opening will follow the 2023 opening of light rail between Downtown Seattle and Redmond’s Overlake area.

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Articlesby Giles BaileyOctober 23, 2019

How Europe's free public transit movement tries to rebalance fare use

Making public transport efficient, effective, and attractive is at core of public policy across most of Europe to meet sustainability challenges.

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ArticlesOctober 23, 2019

Enhance station safety, security by designing for transit user experience

Focused design strategies can complement traditional approaches by enhancing user perception of safety.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2019

WSP USA names western market lead for Technical Excellence Center

As a SVP for the firm, Rex Brejnik will lead, expand, and drive growth for the transit and rail practice in the Western U.S.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2019

N.Y. bus, rail systems boost ridership, increase on-time performance

Subway average weekday ridership of 5.77 million in September was up 4.5% over the prior year, and local bus ridership of 2.25 million was 1.5% over the previous year.

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