Collins named HNTB office leader in Seattle

Since joining HNTB in 2013, Collins served as project manager on Sound Transit’s East Link and Lynnwood Link Extensions.

Hitachi purchases manufacturer of Honolulu's rail system

Finmeccanica owns all of AnsaldoBreda, which is unprofitable, and 40% of Ansaldo STS, which is profitable, according to the report. The two Ansaldo companies formed a joint venture, Ansaldo Honolulu JV, to design and build the 20-mile, 21-station elevated train system for Oahu under a $1.4 billion contract.

Mountain Line Realizes Vision After APTA Win

Mountain Line reacts to being named top public transit agency in the U.S. and Canada in its size by APTA.

HMM providing construction mgmt. for MNR project

HMM will be assisted by two sub-consultants — Hill International Inc., and A.G. Consulting Engineering, P.C.

APTA, UIC to host regional HSR seminars

The programs will feature practitioners from HSR systems around the world and focus on best practices and lessons learned from European and Asian systems. The curriculum will be tailored to the different issues in each city.

Partnership donates buses for tsunami relief

A British bus industry-led project will provide more than 100 vehicles to communities affected by the December tsunami.

Steven Higashide

Transit Funding, Elections Loom Large Over the Industry

With the lack of funding already beginning to take its toll, consultants believe the 2012 elections and pending reauthorization will play a huge role in how public transportation agencies are viewed down the road. Despite the outcome, many believe a new approach is needed for completing capital projects.

ABC, Van Hool, Coach USA participate in Belgian economic mission

Principals from all three companies participated in a signing ceremony highlighting a key trade agreement between Coach USA and Van Hool.