U. of Minn. testing roundabout

Officials monitoring the experiment to see the effectiveness of a permanent roundabout when buses return to Washington Avenue Southeast after Central Corridor light-rail construction concludes.

Study: Public transit improves health, weight loss

Residents of Charlotte, N.C., were surveyed before and after the construction of light rail. After public transit became available, physical activity increased, as people walked to and from the LRT line.

HNTB Adds to Infrastructure, Mobility Equity Team

Regine Beauboeuf, PE, and Emily Gallo will be responsible for supporting policy makers, community leaders, and the firm’s clients and teams to address equity considerations in infrastructure planning, design, and construction.

FRA clears hurdle for improving freight, passenger rail between D.C., Va.

The action moves the project one step closer to the construction phase of the Southeast Corridor, which will improve freight and rail traffic south of the nation’s capital. 

L.A. Metro launches pilot program for SBE, DBE, and DVBE firms

The $1.3 million Contractor Development and Bonding Program will enable qualified entrepreneurs to successfully compete for construction-related contracts.

Gannett Fleming wins Calif. contract

LAVTA recently completed construction of bus stop improvements at 49 locations, which include distinctive shelters, real-time bus arrival information signs, lighting, benches, trash and recycling receptacles, bike racks, route signage and wayfinding signs.

Ansaldo joint venture wins Honolulu rail contract

The contract, worth a total of $1.33 million, is for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the new line for the city of Honolulu, which will have 21 stations.

Dallas' rail-connected development driving regional growth, study says

Completed or under-construction TOD near DART stations has already generated $69 million in state and local tax revenue.

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