AtkinsRéalis picked for Belfast rapid transit delivery

Northern Ireland's Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has appointed AtkinsRéalis to provide engineering services for Belfast Rapid Transit Phase 2, from preliminary design through to construction supervision.

Seattle’s Sound Transit adopts new ST3 plan despite $34.5B funding gap

The revised plan fully funds construction of several major transit projects in Washington state, though other projects now face deferral.

Transit, Amtrak cuts advance in House appropriations bill

The one-year bill cuts public transit funding by 22%, Amtrak by 69% and Capital Investment Grants by 78% for fiscal year 2027 but puts “a historic amount of funding” into bridges.

New taskforce to reshape development of UK mass transit systems

The government has formed a new taskforce to make recommendations on how mass transit systems can be delivered more efficiently in the UK. The post New taskforce to reshape development of UK mass transit systems appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

18 startups chosen to test tech solutions for NY transit systems

AI is part of several Transit Tech Lab proposals this year. The public-private initiative has brought 22 ideas to fruition for the MTA to date.

Bloomberg - Building City Resilience: The Power of Partnerships - Presented by JLL 12012021

Creating a more resilient, sustainable future will require businesses, governments and citizens to work together to find innovative solutions. JLL, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and SunPower are working together in a private-public partnership that will create one of the largest community solar power projects in the U.S.

How BIM Solves Transit Expansion Challenges in Buffalo’s Transportation Hubs?