U.S. DOT TIGER 2013 grant requests total $9B

During the previous four rounds, the U.S. DOT received more than 4,050 applications requesting more than $105.2 billion for transportation projects

Metro-North president to step down at month's end

Howard Permut will be replaced by Joe Giulietti, executive director of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, which operates Tri-Rail.

Parsons Brinckerhoff to push Hillsborough County plan

The county’s transportation policy leadership group outlined a public outreach effort that will be carried out by the firm that will include eight community and two regional meetings along with speaking engagements by county leaders.

OCTA's Art Leahy Balances Buses, Rail and Freeways

Orange County Transportation Authority's CEO straddles a wide range of transportation responsibilities in California's second-most populous county. Delivering top-notch customer service and improving efficiency are among his top priorities.

Peters new FHWA administrator

Mary Peters, director of Arizona's Department of Transportation, was sworn in as the FHWA's 15th administrator.

FTA grants $21 million to New York projects

One grant worth $14.59 million will be used for design activities for the proposed East Side Access project.

Feds Set Up On-Line Payment for Some DOT Services

The U.S. Department of Transportation implemented a Website called, "Do It Yourself," allowing DOT customers to fill out various forms on-line and to pay immediately with use of a credit card.

OCTA CEO: Sales tax program delivers success to voters and transit

Orange County Transportation Authority delivered on its promise to voters, through Measure M, to reduce freeway congestion, improve local streets and invest in transit. March 31 marks the final day that the half-cent sales tax will be collected to go toward Measure M. It represents the sunset of a successful program that has helped keep this county moving with more than $4 billion invested in transportation improvements.

Martin Romjue