Skanska/Traylor JV Tapped for $1.6B NJ Bridge Replacement Jim Parsons October 13, 2021 No Comments Team chosen from four shortlisted will replace the 110-year-old Portal swing bridge with a fixed-span structure.Read More
Historic Buildings Amtrak Closes Deal for Its Landmark Philadelphia Station Renovation James Leggate September 15, 2021 No Comments Amtrak has finalized the terms of a lease and development agreement for Philadelphia’s historic William H. Gray III 30th Street Station.Read More
Regional Rail Amtrak Unveils Plan to Connect Phoenix and Tucson Aileen Cho July 28, 2021 2 Comments The estimated $925-million capital investment plan awaits a potential federal infrastructure bill.Read More
Transit High-Speed Rail Advocates Optimistic About Prospects Jim Parsons July 1, 2021 No Comments Focused funding program, private investment are touted as key to development.Read More
Rail Infrastructure Feds Green Light $11.6B Hudson River Tunnel Project With Record of Decision Stephanie Loder May 29, 2021 No Comments The long-stalled critical Northeast Corridor rail link replacement and upgrade between New Jersey and New York City can now seek federal funds.Read More
Maryland Purple Line Chief Tapped as Vancouver Transit CEO May 27, 2021 No Comments Kevin B. Quinn Jr. takes over 8,000-person TransLink, as predecessor Kevin Desmond jumps to U.S. consultant top roleRead More
Virginia, Railroads Plan Major Infrastructure Investments Jim Parsons March 30, 2021 No Comments State will embark on 10-year, $3.7B expansion.Read More
Rail Infrastructure Amtrak Settlement With DOJ Calls for ADA-Related Station Upgrades Tom Ichniowski December 2, 2020 No Comments Agreement calls for Amtrak to carry out design and construction on 135 stations over the next 10 years.Read More
Rail Infrastructure Amtrak 2021 Infrastructure Plan Hinges on $4.9B Funding Request Tom Ichniowski November 23, 2020 One Comment CEO said if the railroad doesn't get the requested federal funds, it will have to make further cuts in rail service and its workforce.Read More
Biden Transition Transportation Groups Push for Stimulus Funding, Support From New Administration Aileen Cho Tom Ichniowski November 18, 2020 No Comments Associations hope the incoming Biden administration will usher in a stimulus package and address the impending September 2021 deadline regarding extension of the federal transportation bill.Read More