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NewsMarch 22, 2022

STV Celebrates Opening of MBTA’s Green Line Extension

Revenue service has begun on the Union Square branch, the first of two segments to be completed on this $2.3 billion design-build.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2020

U.S. DOT commits $1.3B for section 3 of LA Metro's rail extension

The Purple Line extension will garner about 49,300 daily weekday boardings at the seven new stations.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2019

Sound Transit breaks ground on light rail extension

The $2.9 billion project budget includes up to $1.17 billion from a Full Funding Grant Agreement executed by the FTA.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2019

Sound Transit rail extension moves into next phase

In the coming months, the agency will continue intensive work to advance its federal grant application.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2018

FTA allocates $281M for transit projects in 5 cities

Projects include the Tempe Streetcar project in Arizona; and the Los Angeles Westside Purple Line Section 3 project.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2018

Report calls for new, expanded rail systems in Dallas-Fort Worth area

The projected cost of two of the new rail lines suggested would be about $3 billion, according to the Mobility 2045 report.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2018

Calif. SMART officials await $20M in funding for rail extension

Fed officials say 'the project is in the project development phase of the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grants program and undergoing review.”

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2017

WSP to manage BART extension to Silicon Valley

The 16-mile, six-station BART extension from Fremont to Santa Clara, Calif., is being managed by VTA and implemented in phases.

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ArticlesSeptember 20, 2016

SoCal Extension Breathes New Life Into Congested Corridor

The 91/Perris Valley Line is expected to replace thousands of vehicle trips along I-215 as well as I-15 and connecting State Route 91 and SR 60.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2015

Valley Metro rail extension slated to open 7 months early

It’s anticipated that the three-mile extension, which began construction in June 2012, will add 5,000 daily riders. It is funded by a combination of regional and federal dollars, having received a $75 million FTA grant in fall 2012.

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