Federal Transit Administration

Patrick Whittle – Associated Press - Thu February 01, 2018

Backers of Northern Pass: Approval Key for Economy, Energy

Supporters of one of the most-debated power transmission projects in New Hampshire history said approval of the project is essential for economic and energy development in the state. The backers of the $1.6 billion Northern Pass hydropower project filed their final brief with the New Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee....

Wed September 13, 2017

Lawmakers Take Big Step Toward Bailing Out Rail Line

HONOLULU (AP) Hawaii lawmakers took a big step toward bailing out Honolulu's financially troubled rail transit project, approving a funding plan critical to the project's future. The state House of Representatives passed a bill to raise $2.4 billion in taxes for the commuter train planned for Honolulu and nearby suburbs on the last day of a special legislative session....

Mon August 21, 2017

FTA Advances $1B Plan to Replace Aged Portal Railroad Bridge in New Jersey

The Federal Transit Administration formally adopted an environmental impact statement for the Portal Bridge project to replace a century-old railroad swing bridge over the Hackensack River in New Jersey, a key step toward funding the work that is part of a broader program to improve rail capacity in the Northeast....

Mon August 07, 2017

Mowery Announces Addition of Bill Sanders, Tanner Bogaczyk to Staff

Mowery, a construction company based in Mechanicsburg, Pa., announced the addition of Bill Sanders and Tanner Bogaczyk as project engineers to the Mowery team. “This is a significant announcement that represents our continued commitment to growth and client service,” said David Cross, owner of Mowery....

Mon January 30, 2017

FTA Announces $1.07B in Funding for CTA

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced approximately $1.07 billion in federal grant funds to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) for the first phase of the Red and Purple Modernization Project....