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The Federal Transit Administration has issued the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision for the NFTA-Metro Transit Expansion Project in New York. (NFTA Photograph)

Transit Briefs: NFTA-Metro, UTA, Sound Transit, Santa Clara VTA, SunRail

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA)-Metro expansion project in New York marks a milestone. Also, professional services firm STV is selected to support Utah Transit Authority’s (UTA) FrontRunner 2X Project; Seattle’s Sound Transit begins Crosslake Connection simulated service; Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) exceeds record ridership expectations for Super Bowl LX; and Florida’s SunRail celebrates America’s 250th anniversary.

Transit Briefs: Valley Metro, Santa Clara VTA, NYMTA

The Phoenix City Council approves a new expansion of Valley Metro’s light rail system to west Phoenix. Also, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) readies to move record crowds to Super Bowl LX; and the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announces that subway customer satisfaction is at an all-time high and sets a record with $15.8 billion in capital investments in 2025.

Transit Briefs: SFRTA/Tri-Rail, Santa Clara VTA

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) receives its second Gold Standard Award for Transit Security Excellence. Also, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) celebrates the opening of the first transit-oriented development (TOD) housing to open in more than 20 years.

“We’re thrilled to see record ridership on Metro-North,” MTA Metro-North President Justin Vonashek said. “From Super Express trains to delighting customers with our holiday lights trains, we’re always finding new ways to enhance the rider experience.” (MTA Photograph)

Transit Briefs: NYMTA, SMART, HART, CTA, Santa Clara VTA

Ridership records are set for New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) commuter railroads and California’s Sonoma-Marin Area Regional Transit District (SMART). Also, the fiscal year 2025 audit for Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) receives a “favorable opinion from independent auditors”; and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) advance transit-oriented development (TOD) projects.

Transit Briefs: SEPTA, Santa Clara VTA, TriMet, Metra, NJ Transit, BART

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) completes Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)-mandated inspections of its Silverliner IV fleet. Also, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) awards more than $750,000 in transit-oriented communities grants; TriMet receives nearly 5,000 responses to its Service Priorities Survey; Metra wins $19.3 million from Union Pacific (UP) for fare collection lapse; NJ Transit issues a Request for Proposals (RFP) to prepare the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the 10-mile Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) extension; and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) sees the highest average weekday ridership since the pandemic.

Transit Briefs: Metro Transit, Santa Clara VTA

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) signs off on Metro’s Transit Blue Line Extension environmental review. Also, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors votes to join the California Senate Bill 63 endorsement and sticks with a single-bore tunnel for the final phase of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Extension.

Transit Briefs: Denver RTD, TriMet, TransLink, Santa Clara VTA

Denver Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) new online security metrics dashboard offers a transparent look at personal safety. Also, TriMet’s Type 1 MAX light rail vehicle will be preserved at the Oregon Electric Railway Museum; TransLink’s new ad agreement aims to boost revenue and modernize messaging; and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is named a Certified Age-Friendly Employer.

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) on June 27 approved a $100 million award to Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) Silicon Valley Phase II. (VTA Photograph)

Transit Briefs: VTA, APTA, Valley Metro, VPRA

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) lands $100 million in California state funding for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II project. Also, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) presents its 2025 Rail Safety, Security and Emergency Management Awards; Arizona’s Valley Metro is introducing streetcar fares; and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) marks its fifth anniversary.

Heartland Flyer train. (Amtrak Photograph)

Transit Briefs: Amtrak, State of Nevada, Santa Clara VTA

Is it the end of the line for the Heartland Flyer? Also, the Nevada Governor approves a regional rail transit study; and Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) reaches an agreement with its largest union, which represents some 1,500 frontline workers, including light rail and bus operators, mechanics, dispatchers, fare inspectors and customer service representatives.

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