Feds deliver positive rating for Austin’s $7.1B light rail project
Austin’s light-rail system cleared a milestone after receiving a positive FTA rating, strengthening its path to a $4 billion grant.
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$27M Salem rail safety project advances with Ohio state grant
Ohio has approved $7.7 million to eliminate a dangerous rail crossing in Salem, advancing a $27 million grade-separation project.
California High-Speed Rail Authority open for bids to $3.5B track, systems contract
California has released a $3.5 billion RFP to build track and systems, supporting the state's high-speed rail program.
King County Metro adopts $4B budget, targeting expansion, safety and climate change
King County has approved a $4 billion Metro budget that funds new projects, boosts rural access and advances clean fleet transitions.
Fairfield plans $42M overpass project to eliminate railroad crossings
Fairfield is designing a $42 million project to eliminate two rail crossings with a new overpass to improve safety and mobility.
NJ Transit seeks partner to advance Northern Branch light-rail extension
NJ Transit is developing a new environmental review to advance the 10-mile Northern Branch light-rail extension.
Orlando allocates $100M for future SunRail-Brightline rail connection
Orlando approved a $100 million placeholder in its capital plan to support a future rail connection, advancing regional studies.
DART advances $2.1B Silver Line rail project
DART’s $2.1 billion Silver Line has launched, offering a future rail link between DFW Airport and regional cities.
Metro board approves $3B Union Station modernization
Los Angeles Metro approved the $3 billion Link US project at Union Station, adding new features to support future high-speed rail.
CapMetro unveils plan to expand rail, improve infrastructure throughout Central Texas
CapMetro approved Transit Plan 2035, an initiative to expand Austin’s rail and bus networks, aligning with Project Connect.
