The Authority will now solicit proposals from Alstom Transportation Inc., and Siemens Mobility Inc. — the two prequalified shortlisted firms announced in January.
The fear of the hassle and complexity of procurement is why decision makers in transit agencies often delay the introduction of new fare collection systems.
The Federal Transit Administration has about $4.5 billion available in 2024 for transit projects of all types. This includes bus rapid transit projects, light rail, and commuter rail initiatives.
The identification of the shortlisted teams is a crucial step toward the release of the Request for Proposals and procurement of state-of-the-art electrified high-speed trainsets capable of operating at speeds up to 220 mph.
METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman spoke to Spare CEO/Co-Founder Kristoffer Vik Hansen and Chad Ballentine, VP, demand response & innovative mobility, at Capital Metro about the new partnership and more.
Funded by the IIJA, Amtrak’s facilities upgrade program will prepare more than 20 sites around the country for new trainsets scheduled to enter service in the coming years.
The new study focuses on the role of vendors in cybersecurity and their relationships with the transit industry. Through detailed interviews and in-depth research, the team reported on several key findings.
The Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project will directly connect the San Fernando Valley and the Westside, and ultimately LAX.
Is this the beginning of the end for design-build procurements, and will Mobility as a Service move away from city mega-apps?
Agency is seeking a pre-development agreement with up to two private sector proposers to assist in the planning and design of the Sepulveda transit corridor megaproject.
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