HNTB is assisting MBTA’s railcar maintenance department with its goals to increase passenger and overall system safety, extend fleet performance and reliability, improve lifecycle fleet maintenance plans, and upgrade its maintenance facilities. (MBTA Photograph)

Transit Briefs: MBTA, MARTA, TriMet

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) selects HNTB to provide rail vehicle professional services. Also, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) launches an online capital-project tracking tool; and Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) readies for its two-week East Burnside MAX Improvements Project.

Pictured from Left to Right: MARTA’s LaShanda Dawkins, Jonathan Hunt and Steven Parker. (Photographs Courtesy of MARTA)

MARTA Taps Parker, Dawkins, Hunt for Executive Roles

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) on March 17 reported the permanent appointments of LaShanda Dawkins as Chief Administrative Officer, Jonathan Hunt as Chief Legal Counsel, and Steven Parker as Chief of

MBTA is adjusting commuter rail and bus service on April 19-20 for celebrations in Massachusetts marking the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. It provided the rendering above of special commuter railcar wraps.

Transit Briefs: MBTA, MARTA, BCT

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) shares its service plans for Massachusetts 250 celebrations. Also, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) executes financial transactions that will “generate substantial savings and increase the Authority’s liquidity by hundreds of millions of dollars”; and Broward County Transit (BCT) in Plantation, Fla., sets public meetings for its Broward Commuter Rail North project.

“These new railcars are an inspiration to everyone at MARTA and to our customers who will get to experience a cleaner and safer ride—and hopefully one that shows them how transit can make their lives easier and their trip more enjoyable,” General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood said Jan. 30 at the State of MARTA event. “The future of transit begins now at MARTA, and the State of MARTA is strong.” (Photograph Courtesy of MARTA)

Transit Briefs: MARTA, Sound Transit, NYMTA

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) unveils its first CQ400 train from Stadler. Also, Seattle’s Sound Transit announces the launch date for its Downtown Redmond Link (light rail) Extension; and New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is driving down fare evasion.

MARTA Taps Stadler for CBTC

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has awarded Stadler Signaling North America a $500 million contract to equip its rapid transit network with Stadler’s NOVA Pro CBTC (communications-based train control) technology.

(Photograph Courtesy of Stadler)

Stadler US to Operate as Independent Division

Bussnang, Switzerland-based Stadler on Dec. 3 reported that its passenger railcar manufacturing location in Salt Lake City, Utah, will separate from the Swiss division as of Jan. 1, 2025. To “further strengthen

FTA Issues New Rule to Protect Rail Transit Workers

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced that it is issuing a regulation to make transit workers safer, nationwide, by mandating standards to protect them while working on transit railways.

Pictured: HDR’s Brad Carter and Transdev U.S.’s Joanna Cornell. (Photographs courtesy of the respective companies)

People News: MARTA, HDR, Transdev, Ondas Holdings

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) taps Steven Parker and LaShanda Dawkins as interim Chief of Staff and interim Chief Administrative Officer, respectively. Also, HDR elevates Brad Carter to Georgia Transportation Manager; Transdev U.S. appoints Joanna Cornell as Vice President of Safety and Security; and Markus Nottelmann joins Ondas Holdings as Senior Advisor.

Trinity Metro plans to spend $1.1 million in FY 2025 on improvements to Trinity Railway Express’ Centreport station, near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. It recently opened the Trinity Lakes Station in east Fort Worth (pictured). (Trinity Metro Photograph)

Transit Briefs: Trinity Metro, TWC, NJT, MARTA

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.

SFMTA is establishing a working group “focused on ways to fund and cut spending at the financially strapped Municipal Transportation Agency” (Muni), San Francisco's network of bus, light rail, streetcar and cable car services, according to SFBay.ca. (SFMTA Photograph)

Transit Briefs: SFMTA, VIA Rail, Brightline, MARTA, HART

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is forming a working group to address projected deficits for Municipal Railway (Muni). Also, Transport Canada is requiring VIA Rail to update its emergency management action plan after riders were stranded on an intercity passenger train; Brightline, Florida’s private-sector passenger railroad, now allows travel agents and others to book its rail service with flights; Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s (MARTA) Atlanta headquarters earns Energy Star Certification by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); and Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s (HART) CEO receives a new multi-year contract.

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