FTA commits $1.3B to Utah FrontRunner 2X rail project
FTA has committed about $1.3 billion to Utah’s FrontRunner 2X project, supporting double track, new trains and signal upgrades.
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Rail projects can seek $41M through PennDOT grant programs
PennDOT is awarding $41 million in grants supporting rail freight maintenance, construction and infrastructure projects.
Colorado Connector plan outlines $4.7B Front Range rail buildout
Colorado transit leaders are planning a multibillion-dollar buildout of the COCO, a $4.7 billion passenger rail initiative.
Colorado passenger rail plan could cost $4.7 billion
Colorado voters could decide funding for the Colorado Connector passenger rail system, a planned Front Range.
California high-speed rail advances P3 planning for future segments
California high-speed rail officials signed a new agreement to explore P3 planning and future rail delivery options.
Virginia rail trail project advances new 11-mile segment
Virginia is advancing an 11.3-mile Eastern Shore Rail to Trail segment that will convert a former rail corridor into a shared-use path.
Riverside officials approve new transit-oriented development plan for downtown station
Riverside approved a TOD plan to guide housing, development and mobility upgrades around a Metrolink Station.
SEPTA opens Germantown Station site to developer input
SEPTA is seeking input on a potential mixed-use development at Germantown Station, including housing, retail and improved access.
Sound Transit approves $58B in capital improvements under ST3 plan
Sound Transit’s updated ST3 plan advances major rail projects and new capital improvements systemwide.
FTA opens new funding opportunity to enhance rail infrastructure, equipment
Federal officials are offering $166 million in grants to help transit agencies replace aging, unreliability fleets nationwide.
