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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2018

OKC launches MAPS 3 streetcar system

The project was funded through MAPS 3, which is an $805 million capital improvement program that is funded by a one-cent sales tax initiative that began in April 2010.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2018

Alstom, San Francisco Muni extend train services partnership

Will continue to provide Vendor Managed Inventory services to manage and supply parts for the agency's rail fleet.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2018

California's OC Streetcar breaks ground, lands FFGA

The 4.1-mile streetcar line connecting riders to major activity centers and other transportation services in downtown Santa Ana.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2018

Streetcar systems in Portland, Seattle led to boost in development

Factors such as a healthy real estate market, available land, and development supportive zoning and other policies are key.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2018

Milwaukee launches long-awaited streetcar service

Property taxes along the M-line route have already increased 28%, according to Mayor Tom Barrett.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2018

Calif., Okla., latest to obtain FTA State Safety Oversight Certification

Federal law requires states with rail transit systems to obtain FTA certification of their SSO Programs by April 15, 2019.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2018

Brookville delivers 100th streetcar vehicle, 50th PCC streetcar in 2018

In August 2018, Brookville also delivered the fourth in an order of five of its modern Liberty Streetcar vehicles with onboard energy storage system to the City of Milwaukee.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2018

Brookville wins Manufacturer of the Year award

The Global Light Rail Awards are held annually in London to recognize achievements in the light rail industry around the world.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2018

Community Streetcar Coalition names new executive committee

Adelee Le Grand, VP at Transdev and chief strategy officer in service to the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority,will serve as chair.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2018

OCTA awards OC Streetcar construction contract

Walsh Construction, with a bid of $220.5 million, was selected among four construction firms that met pre-qualification requirements and submitted bids.

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