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Transit Dispatchesby Mary Scott NabersOctober 18, 2023

Funding Could Bring Faster, More Efficient Passenger Rail

This year’s allocation is the largest that has ever been dispensed partly because of disruptions in the supply chain caused by COVID-19. The federal funding will support track repair, rail upgrades, bridge work, and construction of new rail lines and facilities.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 16, 2023

USDOT Advances Infrastructure with Expanded Regional Grants

The Bureau received 21 applications requesting $66 million in funding.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 25, 2023

Amtrak Completes $1.4M Upgrade Project in Missouri

The railroad, working with the City of Jefferson, advanced a series of accessibility improvements in accordance with the ADA that include a new platform, ramps, signage, lighting, and guardrails.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 7, 2023

Biz Briefs: London Underground, PRT Mobile Ticketing, and More

Get the latest from London Underground, Nevomo, Pittsburgh Regional Transit, and Luminator Technology Group.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 21, 2023

FRA Make Funds Available to Improve Safety, Rail Infrastructure Efficiency

The program will provide federal funding for projects to upgrade and safeguard rail infrastructure in Alaska, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

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Transit Dispatchesby Scott Shepard August 15, 2023

AI pilot study set to launch in Helsinki and Chicago

The aim is to better understand rider behavior, reduce illegal parking and pavement riding, and harvest granular data to assist planners and policymakers looking to identify infrastructure gaps.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 3, 2023

USDOT Announces Funding for 162 Infrastructure Projects

The funding includes a nearly $23 million grant to build a pedestrian bridge and a multimodal transit hub to better connect neighborhoods and college campuses to downtown Orangeburg, South Carolina.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 8, 2023

USDOT to Help Improve Sound Transit System

Sound Transit estimates the loans will save $245 million through 2046.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 5, 2023

New York MTA Bridges and Tunnels Celebrates 90th Anniversary

MTA Bridges and Tunnels was originally founded as the Triborough Bridge Authority (TBA) in 1933.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 29, 2023

TransLink Investing $128M into 106 New Infrastructure Projects

Through the Municipal Funding Program, TransLink contributes up to 75% of funding for upgrades benefiting local governments throughout the region.

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