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MTA Advances Accessibility Improvements in Brooklyn
Newsby StaffJune 17, 2026

New York MTA Leverages Zoning Program to Advance Station Accessibility

Accessibility enhancements at Nevins St Station will be financed through a development agreement tied to the MTA's Zoning for Accessibility initiative.

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Six-Year Plan Boosts Virginia Transit, Rail Investments
Newsby StaffJune 17, 2026

Virginia's $28.5B Transportation Plan Targets Transit and Rail

Approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board, the program supports ongoing infrastructure projects while providing new investments in transit, state of good repair and transportation alternatives.

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A rendering of the Amtrak New York Penn Station renovation
Newsby StaffJune 9, 2026

Penn Station Transformation Advances with Design Unveiling

The historic redesign will transform the busiest transit hub in the Western Hemisphere from the tracks to the street level, creating a more efficient, cleaner, and functional experience for more than 600,000 daily commuters and millions of visitors.

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Frontrunner's new facility in Billerica, Massachusetts.
Newsby StaffJune 8, 2026

Frontrunner Bus Group Expands with New Massachusetts Headquarters

The significantly larger facility will provide the infrastructure needed to support the company’s growing workforce, advanced technologies, and expanding product line.

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SamTrans planning for ballot measure
Newsby StaffJune 4, 2026

SamTrans Sets Priorities for Potential Connect Bay Area Revenue

The board-approved framework allocates future funding to maintaining service, rider improvements, equity initiatives, and infrastructure repairs.

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A rendering of a California High-Speed Rail vehicle
Newsby StaffJune 2, 2026

California Selects Team for Nation’s First True High-Speed Rail Track and Systems Contract

The board action follows completion of track installation at the 150-acre southern railhead in Kern County, which will serve as the staging and distribution hub for high-speed track and systems installation.

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A Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus stop and sign.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 1, 2026

MBTA Board Approves $10.3 Billion Capital Plan Through 2031

The five-year plan funds more than 660 projects aimed at improving reliability, modernizing infrastructure, and enhancing the rider experience across the MBTA system.

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PodcastsMay 29, 2026

Managing Complexity: HDR’s Brian Buchanan on Delivering Major Transit Programs

HDR’s transit program management lead discusses the challenges of overseeing large capital projects, adapting to cost and supply chain pressures, and the capabilities agencies need to build for the future.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2026

California's OCTA Proposes 2026-27 Balanced Budget to Advance Transportation

The proposed budget, totaling approximately $2 billion, advances key transportation initiatives while ensuring all services, programs, and projects can be delivered to residents not only next year but well into the future.

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MTA and ASCE officials at plaque celebrating earning the New York Metropolitan Historic Civil Engineering Landmark designation.
Newsby StaffMay 15, 2026

New York MTA's Hugh L. Carey Tunnel Lands ASCE Landmark Status

The Hugh L. Carey Tunnel is the fourth MTA-owned property to be granted landmark status by the ASCE.

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