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NewsOctober 30, 2020

FTA Awards $354M Grant to Ind. Rail Project

The project will improve transportation options for Lake County, Ind., residents traveling to downtown Chicago and South Bend International Airport, while reducing travel time and spurring economic development.

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NewsOctober 27, 2020

Amtrak to Add Vehicle, Track Monitoring System

Incorporating cutting edge GPS and accelerometer sensors, the rMetrix-A system effectively and efficiently assesses ride quality, comfort, and safety.

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NewsOctober 21, 2020

New Report Proposes Public, Private Investments for Infrastructure

The report, “Public Equity to Match Private Investment in Infrastructure,” explores the details of whether private-sector funding could bridge the financial gap to fund these projects.

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NewsOctober 21, 2020

Trinity Metro Creates Safety Campaign to Boost Ridership

Since its inception, the "We Got You!" campaign has delivered over 20 million impressions and increased ridership 10.6% between May and August.

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NewsOctober 9, 2020

Amtrak Seeks $4.857B to Avoid Additional Service, Employment Cuts

The company’s FY 2021 ridership and revenue are forecasted to improve to about 40% of pre-COVID levels, which is less than anticipated.

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NewsOctober 7, 2020

Metra’s Proposed 2021 Budget Includes $386M in Capital Spending

Funding will go toward major investments in railcars, locomotives, bridges, and stations.

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VideosOctober 7, 2020

TriMet Set to Launch New Pedestrian, Bicycle Bridge

Once opened, the new TriMet bridge will be the final piece of the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project and will create another north-south connection over MAX and Union Pacific Railroad tracks, where stopped heavy rail traffic can create a barrier that cannot be crossed safely.

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NewsOctober 6, 2020

Librera Joining HNTB Corp.

Her career in transportation includes 16 years spent solving infrastructure and transportation challenges in the New York area.

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NewsOctober 1, 2020

Valley Metro Adding More Siemens Railcars

Valley Metro previously ordered 11 light rail trains from Siemens Mobility in 2017.

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Newsby Rick WoodSeptember 30, 2020

BART Seeks Input on Developing Next Generation Fare Gates

The agency aims to replace existing fare gates systemwide to improve customer experience, take advantage of new technology, and to reduce fare evasion.

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