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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

FTA to reimburse L.A. Metro for early work on Purple Line extension

The approval also clears the way for Metro to take advantage of highly competitive tunnel contract bids, which have come in lower than expected.

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ArticlesSeptember 13, 2018

Nashville's Transit System Defies Defeat with New Brand, Revised Plan

After its $5.4 billion dollar mass transit referendum loss at the ballot box, the agency moves ahead with revised project plans, while also celebrating a rebrand.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2018

FTA makes $6.3M available for improved access to healthcare

Will help improve options for people with limited transportation choices and bridge gap between service providers in the transportation and health sectors.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2018

FRA makes $46M available for PTC work

The NOFO represents the balance of the $250 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program funds available. 

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Newsby StaffSeptember 7, 2018

IndyGo lands $25M Fed grant for Red Line BRT project

The 13.1-mile project will connect the Indianapolis central business district with the Village of Broad Ripple to the north and the University of Indianapolis to the south. 

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2018

Calif. approves $2B in funding for infrastructure, rail projects

Funding includes more than $1.3 billion in funding toward nearly 150 transportation projects for additional maintenance, improvements, and construction throughout California.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2018

Houston-Galveston council makes funds available for transportation initiatives

Some of the regional agencies that provide transportation services include Harris County Transit, Fort Bend Transit, and Connect Transit.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2018

County says it can fill $57M Durham-Orange light rail funding gap

The line is an 18-stop, 17.7-mile line that will run from UNC Hospitals to N.C. Central University in Durham.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2018

FRA awards $203M for positive train control

Expects to issue a second NOFO soliciting applications for PTC systems deployment projects based on the balance of the $250M.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2018

Metrolink lands $6.5M grant for rail improvement program

The "SCORE" program is a $10 billion plan to improve regional rail in time for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

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