U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $60.76 Million Grant to Expand Light Rail Capacity in Dallas, Texas
DALLAS – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced today a $60.76 million grant agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for construction of the Red and Blue Line Platform Extensions, which will allow DART to accommodate more riders and longer trains. "This Federal investment will improve mobility for thousands of people who travel throughout the Dallas Metropolitan area," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. The...
FTA Provides Grants to Transit Projects in Minneapolis, San Francisco
The Federal Transit Administration approved two Capital Investment Grants in late June for transit projects in Minnesota and California; grants helping fund construction of a Bus Rapid Transit or BRT line in Minneapolis and boosting capacity of the Bay Area Rapid Transit or BART heavy rail system between the city of Oakland and downtown San Francisco. FTA is providing a $74.1 million grant to the Metropolitan Council of Minneapolis to help fund construction of its $150.7 million Orange Li...
Stantec assists Metro Purple Line Extension Project on Section 1 “Halfway There” Construction Milestone
Los Angeles, CA- NYSE, TSX:STN : Stantec—as a senior member of the Westside Extension Support Team (WEST) joint venture—is providing construction management support services to assist the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) in overseeing the design-build station and tunnel contracts, and design-bid-build utility contracts for the high-priority Purple Line Extension project, which celebrated a major milestone on June 2—the halfway completion mark for construction on S...
FTA to Offer $423.3M in Grant Funding for Transit Bus Projects
The Federal Transit Administration published Notice of Funding Opportunity on May 15 for approximately $423.3 million worth of transit bus project grants. The agency said in a statement that those funds, issued via its Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program, is aimed at “improving the condition of bus infrastructure by funding the replacement and rehabilitation of buses and related facilities.” [Above photo by the FTA.] The FTA said projects eligible for this funding opportunity in...
Anaheim Transportation Network & BYD Continue Partnership with Significant Zero-Emission Bus Order
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – The Anaheim Transportation Network has awarded an order for 40 zero-emission buses to BYD (“Build Your Dreams”), a battery-electric vehicle manufacturer with North American headquarters in Los Angeles. The ATN fleet order will increase the number of BYD electric buses the agency can deploy to serve one of the nation’s busiest tourism and employment regions. The buses range in size from the 30-foot BYD K7M to the articulated 60-foot K11M. One-half of the order will be t...
Fluor Completes Construction of Third Major U.S. Transit P3 Commuter Rail Line in Denver
IRVING, Texas – Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the Eagle P3 Commuter Rail Project completed construction and opened the 11-mile Gold Line (G Line) from Downtown Union Station to Wheat Ridge Station located in the growing metro area of Denver. This milestone marks the third and final commuter rail line opening for the Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD), which in 2016 opened the University of Colorado A Line, serving downtown Denver and Denver International Airport a...
FTA Successfully Partners with States to Strengthen and Certify All Rail Transit State Safety Oversight Programs Before Deadline
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced it has successfully partnered with 30 states with rail transit systems to strengthen and certify 31 State Safety Oversight (SSO) Programs in advance of an important April 15, 2019, safety deadline. "Safety is the department’s top priority, and we are pleased that all states have met certification requirements and are providing more rigorous state safety oversight of federally funded rail...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $85 Million Funding Opportunity for Technologically Advanced Transit Buses
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the opportunity for eligible applicants to apply for up to $85 million in competitive grant funds through FTA’s Low or No Emission (Low-No) Bus Program. The Low-No Program helps project sponsors purchase or lease low or no emission vehicles that use advanced technologies for transit revenue operations, including related equipment or facilities. Instructions for applying can be found on FTA’s website...
Amtrak Completes Design of Premium Customer Space at Moynihan Train Hall
WASHINGTON – Amtrak has reached a key milestone in its plan to enhance the customer experience at its future home in the Moynihan Train Hall with the completion of planning and design for its premium passenger space, the Metropolitan Lounge (formerly ClubAcela) by releasing artist renderings of the space. The Metropolitan Lounge will serve Amtrak’s premium customers, providing them with added amenities and a high-quality passenger experience. “Our customers are going to love the new, mo...
World First Integrated Driverless Technology Trial Launched in Australia
A smart transit hub nicknamed Matilda has been launched in South Australia to test the integration of autonomous vehicles into daily life. Developed by SAGE Automation, the mobile Matilda transport hub aims to work with any driverless vehicles while providing users with an interactive experience to aid in their commute. SAGE Chief Executive Officer Adrian Fahey said the hub was designed for first mile, last mile transport or special events and would open up transport options for people wit...
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Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
