METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2012

Va. high-speed rail project gets FEIS approval

Approved for two routes connecting the Hampton Roads area to Richmond, Va. and the Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2012

Ottawa light rail project eco report approved

Once built, the system will carry in excess of 10,000 people per hour per direction during the morning rush hour and save transit riders approximately 15 minutes from their daily commutes.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2012

Environmental study planned for Northeast Corridor

Environmental Impact Statement to evaluate potential passenger rail improvements between Washington, D.C. and Boston.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2012

Calif.’s Gov. Brown rejects $100B HSR cost estimate

Claimed in an interview that the project will cost significantly less with environmental fees paid by carbon producers as a source of funding.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2012

FTA approves L.A. Metro light rail project

Issued a Record of Decision for the Crenshaw/LAX light rail project based on the agency's final environmental report. The 8.5-mile light rail will run between the Expo Line on Exposition Boulevard and the Metro Green Line.

Read More →
Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2011

TriMet light rail project honored for environmental documentation

The FTA awarded Oregon Metro and TriMet for its Portland-Milwaukie light rail project Environmental Impact Statement for Excellence in Environmental Document Presentation.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Transit DispatchesJune 28, 2011

OCTA CEO: Speeding up projects, maximizing environmental benefits

Orange County’s environmental community, state and federal wildlife agencies, and OCTA’s Measure M2 program partnered to preserve about 900 acres of land. This effort protects the county’s natural resources while keeping the promise made to voters to implement 13 freeway projects as part of M2, a half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements approved in 2006.

Read More →
Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2009

Toronto's GO looks to expand rail to Niagara

Following the EA and subsequent public review period, there will be an assessment to determine whether a business case exists for this service.

Read More →
Newsby StaffApril 15, 2009

METRO Briefs

EPA questions Honolulu rail route. DART riders protest fare hikes. CATS to offer TV on buses.

Read More →