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A TriMet MAX Light Rail vehicle overhead shot
Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2026

STV Finalizes Design for First Phase of TriMet MAX Blue Line Substation Upgrades

The milestone is a significant step toward modernizing the MAX Blue Line’s power infrastructure, one of the oldest components of the region’s light rail system.

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HDR rendering of LA to Coachella Valley Rail Project
Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2026

HDR Selected to Advance LA–Coachella Valley Rail Corridor Project

The firm will lead the Tier 2 environmental review program for the Coachella Valley Rail Corridor, including the conceptual and preliminary engineering needed to develop project-level environmental clearance.

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Rendering of Austin Transit Partnership's light rail line.
Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2026

Contractor Chosen to Help Build Austin Light Rail

The ATP board’s approval of ARC enables ATP to begin pre-construction activities and advance final design for Austin Light Rail under the first phase of what will be a multibillion-dollar contract.

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Cover photo for METROspectives with WSP USA's Inez Evans Benson
Videosby Alex RomanFebruary 16, 2026

WSP's Inez Evans-Benson on Customer Satisfaction and the Customer Experience

Drawing on decades of industry experience, Evans-Benson offered insights into the differences between the two, along with tips for better customer engagement and more.

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David Carol, Baker Alloush, and Jesse Lazarus from METRO's People Movement February 4 edition.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 4, 2026

New Rolling Stock Strategy Lead at New York MTA and More in People Movement

In this edition, we cover recent appointments and announcements at HDR, NCTD, STV, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 26, 2026

People Movement: Virginia's DRPT Names New Director and More

In this edition, we cover recent appointments and announcements at HDR, MCTS, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2025

STV to Oversee BRT Infrastructure Upgrades Across L.A.’s Westside

The program will deliver construction-ready designs by late 2026 to improve the bus rider experience on portions of up to three of the Westside’s busiest corridors.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 25, 2025

People Movement: John Walsh to Phoenix and More

METRO's People Movement covers the latest personnel moves in the public transit, motorcoach, and people mobility industries.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2025

HDR Tapped for California High Desert Corridor Rail Project

The proposed 54-mile corridor is designed to operate up to 180 miles per hour, creating a fast, high-capacity link between Los Angeles County’s Antelope Valley and the future Brightline West station in San Bernardino County.

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Articlesby Alex RomanJune 19, 2025

Consultant Q&A: HDR's Doug Jackson on Delivering Transit Megaprojects with Community Trust and More

As principal program manager for Toronto’s Ontario Line, he reflects on lessons learned and the importance of keeping community needs at the center of every decision.

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