Keaton Peters Charlotte weighs multiple transit expansion options comparing light rail, BRT The Charlotte Area Transit System is looking to balance ambitious transit goals with financial constraints as the regional population grows.
Miles Smith Wisconsin receives $38.6 million grant to support new passenger rail line The grant will fund the first six years of operations for the Borealis trains, which launched in May 2024.
Brady Pieper $1.1 billion in federal grants to fund safety improvements at rail crossings These grants are meant to modernize rail crossings to improve safety and efficiency.
Brady Pieper California releases long-term vision to guide rail infrastructure projects The State Rail Plan envisions years of funding opportunities and massive upgrades to California's rail system.
Jerrod Kingery Austin unveils new design plan for light rail project Nearly 10 miles of light rail will be added across Austin, from UT through downtown and over Lady Bird Lake.
Brady Pieper New York announces nearly $102 million in funding for rail and port improvement projects NYDOT will pursue applicants that modernize rail infrastructure and further establish New York as a global commerce destination.
Pete Hahnloser Freight rail cars subject to stricter production controls under federal new rule The Federal Railroad Administration's new regulation requires freight cars to adhere to rigorous manufacturing standards.
Adam Rollins Denver RTD approves FY 2025 budget for light rail, transit projects The largest expenditure listed in the budget will go toward the Downtown Light Rail Reconstruction Project, totaling $152 million for FY 2025.
Brady Pieper Pennsylvania allocating $55 million to modernize, replace freight rail infrastructure The grants will improve mobility options for Pennsylvania residents and modernize the state’s freight and passenger rail services.
Brady Pieper Illinois Tollway unveils $2 billion plan to improve tollway, railroad infrastructure The plan will initiate development on four tollway goals: connecting infrastructure, improving freight and driver mobility, modernizing the tollway system and preparing the sector for tomorrow