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The 4.1-mile West Seattle light rail extension was approved by voters in 2016 as part of ST3, with the approval of environmental work is the culmination of the planning phase that began in 2017.
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The Metra Board approved a $1.1b operating budget for 2025 with no planned fare changes. Withing the budget are costs associated with a capacity expansion on Metra’s Electric Line for the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District.
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The $1.2 billion proposed budged for 2025 aligns with Denver RTD’s strategic plan and will bring increased levels of service and continue the agency’s state of good repair efforts.
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L.A. Metro has approved a $798 million funding agreement to build the final phase of the Foothill Gold Line. Most of the project’s funding is coming from the State of California’s TIRCP Program.
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The Sound Transit Board has selected the final route and stations for the West Seattle Link Extension, incorporating refinements to improve station access and minimize displacements.
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It is the first time the average weekday ridership was over 14,000 in any month since February 2020, exactly four years ago, when Tri-Rail ridership was regularly at 15,000 daily rides.
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Although the COVID pandemic had a real impact on one of the nation’s most heavily used public transportation services per capita, TheBus continues to charge ahead on plans to go zero emissions through a partnership with GILLIG.
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Many layers of implications and factors, some of which are outside the control of transit agencies, must be considered as the industry reaches for its “moon shot.” Here are six of the "Battles" that will grow larger.
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The $10 billion program is designed to upgrade rail infrastructure and enhance service ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Once the rail installation is complete, there is two-week test and inspection period to ensure the rails meet design specifications.
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