Transit – Page 2 – Railfanning.org

News Wire

[ November 20, 2024 ] Amtrak, NJ Transit, Murphy Highlight Recent Improvements Amtrak
[ November 20, 2024 ] ATCO EnPower and CPKC Complete Two Hydrogen Production and Refueling Stations Canadian Pacific
[ November 19, 2024 ] Rail Vision Unveils Active Control System, Enabling Semi-Autonomous Locomotive Capabilities Miscellaneous
[ November 19, 2024 ] Port Authority Awards AirTrain Contract to Joint Venture Amtrak
[ November 18, 2024 ] Trump Nominates Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary Nominee Miscellaneous

NJ Transit Board Approves Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Contract

November 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The NJ Transit Board of Directors approved a contract with ACI-Herzog JV to operate the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) system.

Feds Award NJ Transit $380,000 for TOD Master Plan in Paterson

November 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The feds have awarded NJ Transit $380,000 in federal funds to create a transit-oriented development master plan around Paterson station.

MARTA to Temporarily Stop Blue Line Service to Indian Creek Station

November 10, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will temporarily stop rail service to Indian Creek Station on the Blue Line on Dec. 8 and Dec. 9, 2024, to install a new pedestrian bridge over the tracks.

FTA Awards $10.5 Million for Affordable Housing Near Public Transit

November 8, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Transit Administration has announced nearly $10.5 million in grants to support the development and preservation of affordable housing near public transit in communities nationwide.

Nashville, Tennessee, Voters Approve $3.1 Billion Transportation Referendum

November 6, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Sixty-five percent of Nashville, Tennessee, voters approved the $3.1 billion Choose How You Move transportation referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Atlanta-Area Voters Reject Transit Taxes

November 6, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Voters in two metro Atlanta counties defeated proposals to increase the sales tax to fund transit.

Brookhaven Officials Caught Off Guard By MARTA Station Closure

November 3, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Brookhaven city officials were caught off guard by a Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) announcement that its trains would temporarily skip Brookhaven Station so construction crews could replace pavers, according to a report.

MARTA Head Releases Annual Customer Charter

November 1, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The head of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has released his annual Customer Charter, a detailed customer commitment to complete projects that improve and enhance the customer experience and ensure greater transparency and accountability at the agency.

Survey: Transportation Not the Hottest Issue in Atlanta

November 1, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Transportation is usually among the hottest of topics in metro Atlanta, but a new survey found transportation takes a “back seat” to other regional issues.

Carson: ‘We Don’t Like Taxes … and We Definitely Don’t Want to be Tied Down to a Particular Route’

November 1, 2024 Todd DeFeo

In addition to voting on the next leader of the free world this presidential election, voters in the Atlanta suburb of Cobb County will also decide whether to implement a 30-year 1-cent Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.