Hyundai Motor Group and Rhode Island School of Design Announce Collaboration to Research Future of Cities
The joint study examines new relationships between advanced technologies, public environments and personal experiences Four distinct study areas — surfaces, societies, futures and textile research around “adaptive ecologies” — were explored by RISD students and faculty and Hyundai researchers Study builds upon partnership established between Hyundai and RISD in 2020 SEOUL/ PROVIDENCE, RI, July 6, 2021 […]
Brightline West Acquires Site in Las Vegas for High-Speed Rail Station
LAS VEGAS, NV. – Brightline Holdings has achieved a significant milestone with the successful acquisition of a 110-acre parcel that will serve as the future home for Brightline West. Brightline, the only private provider of high-speed passenger rail in America is developing Brightline West to connect Las Vegas to Los Angeles with its brand of modern, […]
Caltrain’s South San Francisco Station Opens in November
Caltrain has announced that the opening of its South San Francisco Station has been delayed until November. The delay resulted from unforeseen conditions under Caltrain’s tracks, low productivity by the contractor and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The significant risks are now behind us and the contractor productivity level has increased resulting in a projected […]
Metro Joins Abode Communities to Break Ground on La Veranda/Cesar E. Chavez & Soto Joint Development Mixed-Use Affordable Housing
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) joined Abode Communities in a groundbreaking ceremony today to mark the start of construction on a mixed-use affordable housing development on Metro-owned property located near the corner of Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and Soto Street in Boyle Heights. Los Angeles Mayor and Metro Board Chair Eric Garcetti […]
AMTRAK REVEALS MODERN INTERIORS ON NEW ACELA EXPRESS FLEET
Acela equipment to offer contemporary accommodations and amenities Amtrak revealed the interiors on its new Acela Express Fleet, which will redefine the customer experience on Amtrak’s premium Northeast Corridor (NEC) service. The new trains, scheduled to enter service in the NEC in 2021, will provide travelers with world-class accommodations and amenities, along with a smoother and even […]
Streetcar vehicles begin testing along route in Tempe
On June 28, streetcar vehicles will begin to make their way across Tempe as testing begins. Over the next weeks and months, residents can expect to see vehicles out on the alignment completing a variety of systems, signals and safety tests. “Our first priority is operating a safe and reliable system,” said Adrian Ruiz, Valley […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $182 Million in Grants to Expand Low or No Emission Transit Vehicles & Facilities Nationwide
49 projects in 46 states & territories selected to receive funding to improve service, air quality WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced approximately $182 million in funding for low and no emissions buses and the facilities that support them. This program helps contribute to the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal […]
MTS Board Approves Ride Free in September with PRONTO
San Diego – The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Board of Directors approved a plan for passengers to ride free in September with PRONTO to help riders smoothly transition from Compass Cards to the new PRONTO fare collection system. The PRONTO system is scheduled to launch in September. Critical to the success of changing the […]
L.A. Metro Breaks Ground on New State-of-the-Art Airport Metro Connector Project
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on the $898.6-million Airport Metro Connector Project that will directly connect the Metro system to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Airport Metro Connector Project (AMC) is the ninth station along the Crenshaw/LAX Line currently […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Recommends $2.5 Billion for New and Expanded Public Transit Services Across the Country
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the recommendation of $2.5 billion to advance the construction or completion of 25 rail, bus rapid transit (BRT) and streetcar projects in 12 states, as well as other projects that may become ready for funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. These projects, competitively funded through the Federal Transit […]