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NewsJuly 29, 2020

FTA Makes $225M for Transit Pilot Program

The Expedited Project Delivery Pilot Program aims to achieve faster delivery of new transit capital projects.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2020

Consultant Roundtable Part 3: Schmidt, Walker-Ford talk workforce and more

METRO spoke with several consultants in the June issue, here is the last in a series of exclusive unedited discussions.

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ArticlesJune 15, 2020

Consultant Roundtable Part 2: D'Orazio, Hakim, and Purkis on future transit

METRO spoke with several consultants in the June issue, here is the second in a series of exclusive unedited discussions.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2019

Report shows how transit can complete projects quicker, cheaper

How entities are turning to the Quick-Build methodology to expand transit options, improve existing service, and increase ridership.

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ArticlesAugust 22, 2017

Best Practices for Long-Term Transit Project Communication

If well managed, the political, public and stakeholder engagement process — where all of the key people involved are vested in the vision and goals of the project — can form the groundwork for timely project delivery.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2017

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff to operate as WSP USA in U.S.

Parsons Brinckerhoff, a transportation engineering and management organization founded in 1885 in New York City, was acquired in 2014 by WSP, a global professional services consultancy.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2017

Niles joins HNTB as senior project manager

Federal transit expertise will benefit planning and delivery of mega infrastructure programs in the region.

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ArticlesCover StoryDecember 1, 2015

Best-Value DBOM Contracting Optimizes CNG Infrastructure for Transit Fleets

There is no one-size-fits-all for CNG infrastructure solutions, because different transit fleets face different needs, capabilities and constraints. But, transit agencies can capture significantly higher performance at lower costs and in less time by using best-value DBOM contracting when compared to using a traditional least-cost DBB model.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2015

Design Build group releases 'Choosing a Project Delivery' primer

The document defines and describes the most commonly used project delivery methods, and details key considerations owners must make when choosing between each one.

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Newsby StaffNovember 27, 2013

Sound Transit's University Link projected to open early

The $1.95 billion project was made possible by more than $830 million in federal funding, including an $813 million full funding grant agreement that Sen. Patty Murray helped secure.

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