MENU
SEARCHMENUSEARCH
The funds enable Caltrans to add new bi-level equipment, including 27 new railcars to accommodate a significant increase in ridership on the San Joaquin and Pacific Surfliner rail corridors.
Read More →Study found that private sector commercial bus operators received $0.10 per passenger trip, while Amtrak received $57.04 per passenger trip; private sector commercial air received $6.35 per passenger trip; and publicly funded mass transit received $0.95 per passenger trip.
Read More →President William A. Millar called on Congressional leaders to pass a well-funded six-year multimodal surface transportation bill, and eliminate burdensome requirements and approval processes in the New Starts program.
Read More →
When combined with potential loss of matching funds from the District, Maryland and Virginia, the proposed cut of $150 million from the current fiscal year would reduce the agency's $851 million capital budget by 35 to 40 percent.
Read More →State officials are seeking $110 million to replace a 92-year-old Haverhill rail bridge that has forced speed restrictions and delays on Amtrak, MBTA and freight services.
Read More →Whether or not the Orlando-to-Tampa rail line is actually built, argues U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, the state will have to reimburse $110 million to $130 million to the federal government. Nelson also says the project will not cost the state any money.
Read More →Congressional budget cuts could take away $68 million in federal grants from King County Metro Transit, which could impact five of its six bus rapid transit lines.
Read More →The Living Independence Network Corp. now offers transportation to 1,000 residents by pursuing federal grant funding and implementing a voucher system.
Read More →Gov. Jerry Brown is asking for the money to be redirected to California’s project, despite protests from critics. New York Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer echoed the request for their state.
Read More →Stating that cost overruns related to plans for a high-speed rail line between Tampa and Orlando could up taxes for Florida residents by $3 billion, Gov. Rick Scott rejected $2 billion in federal funds.
Read More →