Missing from this year’s list is the Positive Train Control mandate, which was removed after the successful implementation by rail providers at the end of 2020.
An HNTB Fellow, Mendes most recently served as the firm’s Mid-Atlantic Division president overseeing the growth, operations, and client service in six states and the District of Columbia.
The bill is expected to return to the House for a vote and, should it pass, will then be sent to President Biden for a signature.
During emergencies, digital displays can deliver real-time information, directions, and announcements directly to passengers to enable and enhance transit safety and security.
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 would provide $30.5 billion in emergency funding for the transit industry.
The proposed budget reconciliation title from the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee would provide the transit industry with $30 billion in emergency funding.
She has been involved in the development of mobility solutions for over 30 years and has a wealth of experience in the transport industry, having worked for architecture and engineering firms, such as HDR, HNTB, and Parsons Brinckerhoff.
While the much-needed initial rounds of emergency funding through the CARES Act and CRRSAA provided transit agencies across the nation with relief, transit funding needs continue to grow due to ongoing losses of ridership, fare revenue, and state and local tax revenue.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 provides $14 billion of COVID-19 emergency funding and annual appropriations of almost $13 billion for public transit.
A bipartisan, bicameral coronavirus relief aid package is being discussed in the lame duck session, but that can be only a starting point for negotiations.