The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Oct. 18 finalized requirements that strengthen the role of State Safety Oversight Agencies (SSOAs), the state agencies created to oversee rail transit in the U.S.
This fall, Congress is expected to consider an Emergency Relief Appropriations package to address the widespread damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other natural disasters, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) said in an Oct. 17 release.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is seeking candidates to serve on the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS). The application deadline is Nov. 6. TRACS provides information, advice, and recommendations on transit
The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) on Sept. 30 reported executing the $3.8 billion Federal-State Partnership Grant agreement with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), completing the $12 billion federal contribution for the Hudson Tunnel Project. The action also immediately obligated the initial $1.9 billion from the grant.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Sept. 25 announced a General Directive that will require more than 700 transit agencies nationwide to take action to protect frontline transit workers from the risk of assaults.
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launches a new feature on its TrainTime app. Also, Amtrak launches the Floridian, with daily service between Chicago and Miami; Metro-North Railroad launches a pilot program for customers to report restrooms in need of maintenance; Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) signs a 10-year office lease at Knoll Trail Crossing; the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) gets ready to begin a statewide passenger rail feasibility study; and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) wins $472 million in federal funding to replace the North Station Draw One Bridge.
Trinity Metro Board approves a $163.7 million operating budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. Also, the Transit Workforce Center (TWC) launches an interactive apprenticeship map; New Jersey Transit (NJT) and the U.S. Army Reserve join forces to create employment opportunities for soldiers and their family members; and Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) teams with the Atlanta United professional soccer club on a custom retail collection.
Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) on Aug. 15 reported awarding Tutor Perini Corporation a $1.66 billion contract for design and construction of the third phase of Skyline, an urban rail transit
California’s Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) launches its new fleet of Siemens Mobility S700 light rail vehicles. Also, Denver (Colo.) Regional Transportation District (RTD) offers a Transit Police cadet program for local college students; and Dallas (Tex.) Area Rapid Transit (DART) debuts the “Live Green, Ride Clean” campaign.
Sound Transit on Aug. 30 celebrated the opening of its 8.5-mile Lynnwood Link Extension, which adds four new stations north of the current 1 Line terminus at Seattle’s Northgate neighborhood in Washington