Rebuild SoCal - Tue July 27, 2021
Construction Begins On Massive Airport Metro Project
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has begun construction on the $898.6-million Airport Metro Connector Project that will directly connect the county's transit system to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), providing a reliable, fast and convenient connection for passengers and airport-area employees....
Associated Press - Wed July 14, 2021
Infrastructure Plan Spurs Rail Construction Projects
(AP) Proposed federal infrastructure funding for rail projects has transportation planners taking another look at a Los Angeles-to-Las Vegas passenger route that Amtrak stopped in 1997 and at a high-speed rail line along the congested Interstate 15 corridor to Victorville, Calif....
Texas Transportation Commission - Tue July 13, 2021
Transportation Commission Approves Largest Ever Funds
With help from federal COVID-19 relief funding, the Texas Transportation Commission has approved $89 million in transit funding. It's the largest amount of funding at one time for transit agencies across the state....
Office of Gov. Holcomb - Wed July 07, 2021
Gov. Commits $475M for Indiana Projects
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced a commitment of $475 million in funding dedicated to three transformational infrastructure projects across southern Indiana that will enhance Indiana's top-rated transportation network as the Crossroads of America....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Thu July 01, 2021
George Harms Construction Leads Jersey's 'River Draw' Initial Construction Phase
NJ TRANSIT is replacing the 113-year-old, 2,920-ft.-long Raritan River Bridge, constructed by the Pennsylvania Steel Company and McCullen and McDermott, as part of its Resilience Program, which was initiated following Superstorm Sandy to ensure that its transit systems and infrastructure are stronger and more reliable....
Idaho. gov - Tue June 29, 2021
Idaho Transportation Board Approves Dozens of Projects
The Idaho Transportation Board approved dozens of new road projects across every corner of the state during its regular monthly meeting in Lewiston. The projects include $350 million in construction work that is expected to begin sometime next year....
Caltrans - Mon June 28, 2021
Caltrans Awards $34M for Transportation Upgrade Projects
Caltrans recently awarded $34 million in state and federal funds to cities, counties, tribes and transit agencies throughout California to improve the state's transportation network. The grant money — including $25 million funded by Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 — will be used to plan sustainable transportation projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve the state highway system, enhance access to safe walkways and bikeways and increase natural disaster preparedness....
Herald Extra - Tue June 15, 2021
FrontRunner Station Project Starts After Groundbreaking
The Utah Transit Authority and Utah Division of Transportation recently commemorated the start of construction on the new FrontRunner Vineyard Station. The groundbreaking for the station is the culmination of several years of transit and transportation planning for the city and area....
CEG - Wed June 09, 2021
New Connection for Boston Subway Lines Could Cost $850M
An engineer with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority outlined a plan before an MBTA board on June 7 that would create a subway extension linking Boston's Red and Blue Lines at a cost of $850 million, while also requiring nearly 10 years of design and construction....
Office of Gov. Laura Kelly - Tue June 08, 2021
Kansas Invests $42M to Support Projects
Gov. Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced on May 26 that more than $42 million will support 30 transportation construction projects across Kansas through an expanded list of recipients of the Kansas Department of Transportation's Cost Share Program for spring 2021....
