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ArticlesMarch 3, 2020

The good, bad, and the ugly of federal authorization

The current authorization for federal transit assistance programs expires in September of this year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2020

FTA announces 3 CIG project sponsors approved to use $64M

Allows for additional public transportation improvements to support safety and increase access/mobility for residents in Florida and Texas.

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ArticlesFebruary 24, 2020

Tapping real estate assets to maximize monetization

Carmen Taveras, NJ Transit's first chief, real estate, economic development, and TOD, discusses implementing a strategic plan that maximizes the value and revenue of its real estate assets.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2020

Revamped Calif. station to enhance pedestrian safety

Improvements include a pedestrian undercrossing, lengthened passenger platforms, and fencing between tracks for added safety.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2020

LADOT places largest electric bus order in U.S. history

The agency's purchase will add 155 zero-emission buses to the city’s fleet.

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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 StaffFebruary 11, 2020

White House FY2021 budget request proposes $810B reauthorization

Will work with Congress to identify a solution to fill the $261 billion gap between HTF revenues and proposed spending levels.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2020

MARTA jurisdictions pass '15th Amendment' to fund bus, railcar ops

The move extends the full-penny sales tax that funds bus and rail service in Atlanta, as well as three counties, through 2057.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2020

Georgia preparing for imminent adoption of connected-vehicle tech

To date, more than 400 locations across metro Atlanta are already connected with CV technology.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2020

House Dems issue $760B infrastructure framework proposal

The proposal calls for an investment of $434 billion in surface transportation over five years, including $105 billion for public transit and $55 billion for passenger rail.

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