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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2017

Sound Transit moves forward with 2 key light rail extensions

Also in a related action, the board executed a $24.4 million consultant contract with HNTB Corp. to begin project development services.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2017

WSP USA projects recognized with three Calif. transportation awards

The Exposition Line Light Rail in Los Angeles received the California Transportation Foundation's Overall Project of the Year award.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2017

Council chair recommends rejecting all light rail bids for Metro's Southwest project

The bids were opened last month and represent the bulk of the construction work involved in building the tracks, road, bridges, trails, tunnels, stations, and other facilities needed for the 14.5-mile light rail line.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2017

Lawmakers pass bill to fund Honolulu light rail funding gap

The proposal previously passed the Senate and now heads to Gov. David Ige, who said he expects to sign it after a review.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2017

Maryland's Purple Line light rail project lands $900M in federal funding

The light rail line will make travel across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties faster and more reliable for thousands of Maryland residents, improving access to major business and activity centers in the state’s most populated counties.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2017

Honolulu light rail bill narrowly passes first state senate vote

The bill is projected to bring about $2.37 billion to help complete the 20-mile rail by extending the half-percent excise tax surcharge on Oahu for another three years, although the mayor of Honolulu would like it extended to five years.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2017

Sound Transit bus, rail ridership continues growth

Link light rail drove the increase, growing 14.5% as more riders used the University Link stations at Capitol Hill and Husky Stadium for a top choice to get around.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2017

Lawmakers meet to find solution for $3B Honolulu light rail funding gap

If no solution is found by Sept. 15, the federal government could demand that Honolulu return more than $800 million it has already spent and withhold the rest of a promised $1.5 billion funding package.

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2017

Rail vet picked to join Metrolinx as CEO

Over the last 12 years, Phil Verster has overseen operations and major construction of some of the most complex and customer intensive rail services in England, Scotland, and Ireland.

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2017

Feds intend to greenlight funding for Md.'s Purple Line

The 16-mile light-rail line, which will run through Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, will connect to Metrorail lines, MARC, Amtrak, and local bus services.

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