Metro's Fairview Heights K Line Station will provide the Inglewood community with a new rail connection to the city’s affordable and supportive housing, key entertainment venues and Metro’s 5.5-mile pedestrian and bicycle path now under construction.

Transit Briefs: LA Metro, BART, St. Louis Metro Transit, MTI

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) holds dedication ceremony for K Line’s Fairview Heights Station in Inglewood. Also, art installation at Bay Area Rapid Transit’s (BART) Warm Springs/Fremont Station captures beauty of station’s surroundings; Metro Transit in St. Louis, Mo., announces that service is returning on MetroLink’s Blue Line; and Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) issues new study regarding the changing patterns of violence on public transport.

BNSF: California Permit Embargo Will End in September

BNSF announced on Aug. 18 that it is terminating its California permit embargo on Sunday, Sept. 4.

On average, according to Amtrak, its service is 46% more energy efficient than travel by car and 34% more efficient than domestic air travel.

Amtrak Issues FY21 Sustainability Report

Amtrak has published a sustainability report for FY 2021, highlighting projects across its regions and operations, as well as measured progress against its annual and long-term goals encompassing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, diesel fuel and electricity usage.

OmniTRAX has been named exclusive rail operator for Tulsa Ports.

OmniTRAX Named Tulsa Port’s ‘Exclusive’ Rail Partner

Railroad and transportation management company OmniTRAX has been selected as the exclusive rail partner for multi-modal shipping complex Tulsa Port of Catoosa, Oklahoma’s $300 million inland port—one of the largest in the U.S., providing access for thousands of barges to move millions of tons of freight to and from America’s heartland.

NS' Thoroughbred Sustainability Partner Awards offer a new annual opportunity to recognize customers and suppliers who are leaders in sustainability.

Class I Briefs: NS, UP

Norfolk Southern (NS) announces creation of Thoroughbred Sustainability Partner Awards. Also, Union Pacific (UP) partners with Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) on multilingual rail safety campaign.

TriMet's Chief Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Officer John Gardner (left) and Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services/CFO Nancy Young Oliver (right).

People News: TriMet, DART

TriMet announces new executive leadership for finance and diversity. Also, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) welcomes Charles Cato as new Chief of Police. TriMet TriMet on Aug. 17 announced two new internal

Icomera has been selected to provide digital system upgrade to SunRail in Central Florida.

Transit Briefs: SunRail, NY MTA, MTS, NJ Transit, SMART

SunRail selects Icomera to provide digital system upgrade in Central Florida. Also, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launches one-stop rail app combining Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad trip planning

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas

DHS Allots Preparedness Grants to Public Transit, Amtrak

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced on Aug. 17 $550 million in final allocations for seven Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) competitive preparedness grant programs. These allocations, the U.S. Department of

Amtrak has more than 4,000 positions available spanning several disciplines, including project management, finance, technology, onboard services, electrical, customer service, and more.

Amtrak Addresses ‘Significant Demand’ to Fill Roles

Amtrak announced on Aug. 17 that it has more than 4,000 positions available spanning several disciplines, including project management, finance, technology, onboard services, electrical and customer service, and will be hosting 54

WAGO Product Manager for Automation Digital Products John Wozniak, PE

Supply Side: WAGO, Clark Testing

John Wozniak, PE, joins WAGO as new Product Manager for Automation Digital Products. Also, Clark Testing celebrates 30th anniversary. WAGO WAGO announced on Aug. 16 that John Wozniak, PE, has joined as

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