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Sound Transit Announces Six-Week Period of Link 1 Line Disruptions for Track Maintenance

Jennifer McLawhorn
May 11, 2024
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SEATTLE – Starting May 12th, Sound Transit will have a six-week period of service disruptions to its Link 1 light rail service.
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Met Council to Release Anti-Displacement Plan for Blue Line Extension

Jennifer McLawhorn
May 4, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS – The Metropolitan Council announces it is collaborating to develop a draft Anti-Displacement Coordinated Action Plan.
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Sound Transit Receives Sustainable Infrastructure Award From ISI

Jennifer McLawhorn
May 2, 2024
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SEATTLE – The Federal Way Link Extension was awarded with an Envision Platinum Award from The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI).
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MTA Announces Next Round of Subway Stations Re-NEW-vation Upgrades in 2024

David C. Lester
April 25, 2024
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NEW YORK ––The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) this week announced that New York City Transit (NYCT) will complete upgrades, repairs, and deep cleanings at 13 additional subway stations in the second quarter of 2024 across Manhattan, Brookl…

Committee Passes Bill to Establish Passenger Rail for Colorado

David C. Lester
April 25, 2024
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DENVER –– The Denver House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee this week passed legislation aimed at leveraging millions in federal infrastructure funding to bring passenger rail service to Colorado and expanding public transporta…

Committee Passes Bill to Establish Passenger Rail for Colorado

David C. Lester
April 25, 2024
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Federal Transit Administration Invites Public Input on Proposed Policy Changes for Major Capital Grant Program

Guest authors
April 24, 2024
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WASHINGTON – To continue advancing transit projects that have a transformative impact on American communities, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is inviting public comment on revisions to policy guidance for t…

VTA To Begin Track Repairs To Light Rail This Spring

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 20, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif. – This spring, the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will begin repairs to the overhead catenary system (OCS) on its light rail.
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Two Electric Transmission Lines Need To Be Moved for Blue Line Light Rail Extension

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 19, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS – For the Blue Line light rail extension in Minneapolis, two Xcel Energy underground electric transmission lines will need to be moved.
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Tony Gouveia to Lead HDR’s U.S. Northeast Transit Practice

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April 16, 2024
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OMAHA –– HDR’s Tony Gouveia, P.E., has been promoted to serve in a dual role as the firm’s Northeast transit leader in addition to continuing to serve as New England transportation manager.
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