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TriMet celebrates first new MAX station in 9 years following A Better Red construction near Gateway

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March 6, 2024
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PORTLAND ––The Gateway Transit Center reopened to MAX trains Monday, March 4, with its first expansion in nearly 40 years.
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Maryland Transit Administration And Purple Line Transit Partners Announce Updated Opening Date For Light Rail Line

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March 5, 2024
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BALTIMORE – The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration and Purple Line Transit Partners last week announced they are seeking Board of Public Works approval of a modification to the Purple Line Public-Private Partnership A…

Early Ridership and Cost Data Indicate Blue Line Extension ‘Competitive’ for Federal Funding

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 1, 2024
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HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. – Metropolitan Council has released early cost and ridership data based on 2019 and 2022 ridership survey data that indicates the Blue Line Extension is ‘competitive’ for federal funding.
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RTD To Begin 1st Phase of Light Rail Reconstruction Project in May

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 1, 2024
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DENVER – In the first phase of a multi-phase major reconstruction project of its downtown light rail, RTD will focus on five at-grade rail and street intersections.
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Maryland Transit Administration Receives $213M To Replace Light Rail Vehicles

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 23, 2024
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BALTIMORE – $213 million in federal funds were awarded to the Maryland Transit Administration to replace 52 light rail vehicles.
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IO and Metrolinx Award $255M Contract for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Design & Build

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 22, 2024
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ONTARIO – STRABAG Inc. was awarded the $255 million contract to for the second underground segment of the extension.
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Sound Transit Line Opens in Spring; Update on Other Projects

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 16, 2024
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SEATTLE – A rail line between Bellevue and Redmond on the Eastside will open spring 2024.
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SacRT Works to Repair Storm Damage

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 6, 2024
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SACRAMENTO – SacRT issued an alert that service is temporarily suspended as crews start working to repair damage to its line after storms.
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Former SWLRT Project Controls Manager Files Lawsuit Against Met Council, Alleging Retaliation

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 2, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The former project controls manager for the SWLRT project has filed a lawsuit against the Met Council in Hennepin County.
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HART Gives Construction Update for Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to Civic Center

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 31, 2024
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HONOLULU – HART released a 2-minute video with aerial footage of construction along Segments 2 and 3 from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to Civic Center.
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