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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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Groundbreaking event for Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 TBM construction.
Newsby StaffJune 9, 2026

Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Advances into Major Construction Stage

New York Governor Kathy Hochul joined leadership from the MTA, elected officials, and Harlem community leaders to break ground on the major construction stage of the transformative Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project.

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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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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 27, 2026

North Carolina's Metropolitan Transit Commission Concludes Decades of Leadership

To commemorate the occasion, current members of the MTC were presented with a custom painting of the Charlotte Transportation Center in Uptown.

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A TransLink bus and rail line in operation.
Newsby StaffMay 26, 2026

Canada’s Biggest Transit Systems Call for Federal Backing

The Société de transport de Montréal, the Toronto Transit Commission, and TransLink have filed a joint pre-budget submission with three clear asks: restore the CPTF, accelerate shovel-ready projects, and make long-term transit funding predictable.

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A Heliox charger on KC Metro property
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 25, 2026

King County Test Heliox Chargers, Keolis Lands California Contract Top Biz Briefs

Stay informed with these quick takes on the projects and companies driving progress across the transportation landscape.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2026

Virginia's GRTC Focused on Reliability, Open Access

The approved FY2027 budget totals approximately $101 million.

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An Amtrak Acela train at New York Penn Station
Newsby StaffMay 21, 2026

Penn Transformation Partners Named as Master Developer Team for New York Penn Station Renovation

The team of Halmar and Skanska will build a brand-new station that will provide daily commuters and tourists with a more seamless travel experience through a vibrant gateway into America’s largest city, said Amtrak.

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Richard Andreski, Maggie Adams, and Lilia Montoya
Newsby StaffMay 21, 2026

People Movement: Montoya to Lead Delaware, Andreski Extended in Fort Worth, and More

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

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