Patrick Preusser, incoming COO, RTD (Photograph Courtesy of RTD)

Denver RTD Tabs Preusser as COO

Patrick Preusser on Sept. 2 will join Denver (Colo.) Regional Transportation District (RTD) as Chief Operations Officer.

“Let your voice be heard: Vote on the exterior design for Metro’s new 8000-series rail fleet,” WMATA reported Aug. 18. One of the three design options is pictured above. The winning concept will be announced at the end of this month. (WMATA Image)

Transit Briefs: WMATA, TriMet, Denver RTD

Cast your vote for one of three exterior graphic designs for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) new 8000-series Hitachi Rail cars. Also, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) installs more than 700 digital displays networkwide for real-time train and bus alerts; and Denver (Colo.) Regional Transit District (RTD) boosts by 500% rail-system fare checks as part of its security plan.

MTA’s July Financial Plan forecasts approximately $50 million less in deficits for Fiscal Year 2027 and 2028, totaling $98 million. This is in addition to the $100 million announced in November, totaling $198 million less in deficits than this time last year, according to MTA. The projected deficit for Fiscal Year 2029 is $428 million. These funding shortfalls, MTA said, are in large part due trip growth in Paratransit. (Courtesy of MTA)

Transit Briefs: NYMTA, Denver RTD

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) releases its July Financial Plan, showing balanced operating budgets for 2025 and 2026 and narrowed deficits in 2027 and 2028, and announces a TOD (transit-oriented development) project near Metro-North’s Beacon, N.Y., station. Also, Denver (Colo.) Regional Transportation District (RTD) authorizes a successor contract for two-thirds of its workforce.

Kelly Mackey, incoming CFO of Denver RTD. (Image Courtesy of RTD)

RTD Tabs Kelly Mackey as CFO

Kelly Mackey on May 12 will join Denver (Colo.) Regional Transportation District (RTD) as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Doug MacLeod, who retired earlier this year after nearly 15 years of service.

Eight new Stadler-built DMUs (diesel multiple units) are expected to run along the 26-mile, 10-station DART Silver Line before year’s end. (DART Photograph)

Transit Briefs: DART, Denver RTD, Santa Clara VTA, SEPTA

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is kicking off Silver Line train testing in Addison, Dallas, and Downtown Carrollton, Tex. Also, Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) is improving safety and security at Union Station; Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) provides an update on Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) negotiations; and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) celebrates 40 years of Airport Line service.

Angel Peña, incoming Deputy CEO, Denver RTD (Photograph Courtesy of RTD)

Angel Peña to Join Denver RTD

Denver (Colo.) Regional Transportation District (RTD) has appointed Angel Peña as its inaugural Deputy CEO, leading the day-to-day operations and management of multiple departments and divisions, including Capital Programs, Safety and Environmental

Pictured: San Francisco, Calif., installation of Caltrain’s new PanVue fully automated pantograph system from Camlin Rail. (Camlin Rail Photograph)

Transit Briefs: Caltrain, Denver RTD

Caltrain teams with Camlin Rail on a new automated pantograph inspection system. Also, Denver (Colo.) Regional Transportation District (RTD) receives an updated credit rating from Fitch.

“Caltrain is running its service on 100% renewable energy and is returning nearly a quarter of that energy to the grid,” said Michelle Bouchard, Caltrain Executive Director, on Jan. 23. “The new electric fleet is delivering on its promise of state-of-the-art service, living up to our mission of providing sustainable transportation that enhances quality of life for everyone.” (Caltrain Photograph)

Transit Briefs: Caltrain, MTA Metro-North, Denver RTD, Sound Transit, SEPTA

Caltrain announces that its electric fleet “is more efficient than expected.” Also, Metro-North Railroad’s on-time performance hits an all-time high; Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) and BNSF Railway police departments formalize a partnership; Seattle’s Sound Transit works to solve light rail “network reliability issues”; and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) awards a $211 million contract for the design, installation and operation of its new fare payment system.

Amtrak is seeking four CRISI grants: $13.4 million to replace catenary between North Brunswick and Newark; $18.6 million to upgrade signal systems between New Brunswick and Elizabeth; $80.277 million to replace electrical substation 41 in Kearny; and $187.5 million to replace the Sawtooth Bridges in Kearny (pictured), according to NJ.com. (Amtrak Photograph)

Transit Briefs: Amtrak, CATS, Denver RTD, NYMTA

Amtrak applies for federal state-of-good-repair grants to improve service on the Northeast Corridor. Also, Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) in North Carolina launches a Rail Vehicle Maintenance Apprenticeship program; Denver, Colo., Regional Transportation District (RTD) meets all the state of Colorado’s financial health ratios; and New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) holds a groundbreaking in Brooklyn for a subway station accessibility project.

“This Measure RR Annual Report highlights how the rebuilding program is boosting safety, making our core infrastructure more resilient, and improving our on-time performance for our riders,” BART General Manager Bob Powers said during the report’s July 11 release. (BART Photograph)

Transit Briefs: BART, CTA, Denver RTD, MBTA

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) releases its latest Measure RR rebuilding program report. Also, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) marks a milestone in its commitment to delivering pre-pandemic levels of rapid transit service by year-end 2024; Denver (Colo.) Regional Transportation District (RTD) is set to serve its 50 millionth A Line commuter rail rider; and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is launching a public access Naloxone (Narcan) pilot program.

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