METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 27, 2023

Sound Transit Names Preferred Alternative for Rail Extension

The board weighed community priorities, regional needs and input from agencies and the City of Seattle, analysis of alternatives included in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and results of further studies and engagement directed by the board in July 2022.

Read More →
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 29, 2022

Sound Transit’s Board Confirms Preferred Alternative for West Seattle Link Extension

Before confirming or modifying the Preferred Alternative for the Ballard Link Extension, the board directed further study and engagement in certain areas from the Chinatown-International District through Downtown, Interbay, and Ballard.

Read More →
NewsJune 1, 2021

Hudson Tunnel Project Reaches Major Milestone

Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT, Port Authority, and the GDC are working with the other project proponents and partners, including the states of New York and New Jersey, to advance other components of the more encompassing Gateway Program.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2020

Dallas' D2 subway reaches preliminary design milestone

The next phase is preparing a supplemental draft environment impact statement to access potential impacts and benefits of the project.

Read More →
Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2017

Georgia to Tenn. high-speed rail EIS gets Fed approval

The chosen corridor includes eight rail stations and is estimated to take 88 minutes of travel time from the first to last station along the corridor.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2017

FTA, Maryland Transit Administration appeal judge's Purple Line decision

Ruling called for an additional environmental study of the light rail line, despite the fact the project had already been studied and signed-off on by the feds. 

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2015

Maryland Purple Line EIS receives FTA 'Outstanding Achievement' award

The MTA’s Purple Line is a 16-mile, 21-station light rail line in the northern Washington D.C. suburbs. A circumferential rail transit line linking an existing radial system, the Purple Line will connect key activity centers, four branches of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority system, and Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor.

Read More →
ArticlesJune 17, 2015

Electro Wire connects rail industry with cable needs

Its facilities, automated equipment and lean manufacturing process reduce labor content and minimize waste resulting in significant cost savings for standard or custom cable assemblies, box builds or other electromechanical builds.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2015

OCTA's streetcar project moves forward

The system is intended to provide “last-mile” transportation for individuals traveling from the transportation hubs to employment and retail and recreational areas in the heart of Orange County.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2013

San Francisco MTA unveils TEP draft report

Initiatives under the TEP Draft Implementation Strategy include travel time reduction proposals, service changes and associated systemwide infrastructure, terminal and transfer points improvements, overhead wire expansion and long-term studies.

Read More →