METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2010

N.J. must pay feds $271M for canceled tunnel project

The state will also owe interest and penalty charges to be determined by the Federal Transit Administration.

Read More →
Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2010

Wis. contractors told to stop high-speed rail work

The move follows Tuesday's election of Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker, who repeatedly vowed to kill the $810M line during his campaign, as governor, but two months before he takes office.

Read More →
From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserOctober 29, 2010

Congress’ favorite sacrificial lambs

Commuter benefits may be significantly reduced soon. The ARC tunnel died a second death. With so much partisan gridlock on the eve of the midterms, does transit — or the environment — stand a chance?

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2010

N.J. Gov. Christie halts ARC tunnel project, again

Gov. Christie, who withdrew his support for the project a few weeks ago, said this decision to scrap it would not be reconsidered.

Read More →
Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2010

N.J. Gov.: ARC tunnel project canceled

The ARC Project Executive Committee recommended termination of the ARC Project based on a 30-day review, which confirmed the project is expected to substantially exceed its current budget. Cost overruns are estimated to be in a range from more than $2 billion to over $5 billion.

Read More →
Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2010

Republican Gov. candidates vow to stop rail projects

Wisconsin, Ohio and Florida are among the states with projects that may be imperiled.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2010

MBTA makes 'real-time' bus information available

Following a project to equip more than 1,000 buses with GPS technology in 2009, dispatchers in the MBTA's Bus Operations Control Center were able for the first time to pinpoint the location of every MBTA bus in real-time. As of today, that same information is available to T bus riders, regardless of route.

Read More →
Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2010

Honolulu rail project on hold

Gov. Lingle is hesitant to make a decision until she receives the city's environmental impact statement and public comments are reviewed. Sen. Inouye, a big backer of the project, is requesting immediate action.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJune 30, 2010

MBTA introduces mobile phone, online payment system

Beginning July 23, customers parking in MBTA-owned and operated lots with existing cash honor boxes will be able to pay for parking online or via phone while in their cars or once they board a train, bus or commuter boat.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

MassDOT launches sustainability initiative

GreenDOT will be driven by three primary goals: reduce greenhouse gas emissions; promote the healthy transportation options of walking, bicycling, and public transit; and support for smart growth development.

Read More →