Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) on Oct. 1 released its 2024 Annual Report with audited financials, “capturing a year of strategic growth, inclusive outreach and data-driven impact,” as the nonprofit continues its mission to “empower individuals to make safer choices around tracks and trains.”
Robert Primus, who was removed from his position on the Surface Transportation Board (STB) on Aug. 27, in a move that Democracy Forward and Justice Legal Strategies, which are representing Primus, say,
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board approves fare and toll increases. Also, LA Metro expands cell service availability to the K Line.
The Port of Savannah on Sept. 30 announced that it handled 534,037 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in August, an increase of 44,000 TEUs, or 9% year-over-year, “representing the third highest month in the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) history. Container volumes were 1,010,725 TEUs fiscal year-to-date through August, 3.2% higher than last year.
Association of American Railroads (AAR) subsidiary MxV Rail on Sept. 30 announced that Lee Nelson has been selected as Executive Director of the Security and Emergency Training Center (SERTC). He brings more than two decades of hazardous materials emergency response expertise and returns to SERTC during a period of “transformative growth and modernization.”
Union Pacific (UP) racks up strong performance numbers for its grain customers. Also, BNSF encourages stakeholders to share their views with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) regarding the proposed merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS).
Michael Baker International welcomes Mike Salmon as Regional Practice Lead – Design-Build. Also, Genesee & Wyoming’s (G&W) Philip Sylvester is inducted into the 2025 FAMU Sports Hall of Fame.
The Denver (Colo.) Regional Transportation District (RTD) on Sept. 29 released a draft of its comprehensive 2025 Finishing FasTracks Report, outlining the $1.6 billion capital and operating costs needed to complete the 2004 voter-approved transit expansion program, as well as revenue and ridership projections for the four unfinished corridors.
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announces modifications to proposed fare changes. Also, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) successfully completes the installation of its Next Generation Fare Gates at all stations months ahead of schedule; the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) delivers $120 million in savings and record ridership in FY2025; and Montrealers face transit disruptions as the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) and maintenance workers continue talks.
ITS Logistics issues its September supply chain report. Also, the Port of Vancouver moves record volumes of Canadian trade in the first six months of 2025.
