North America News

Latest news and developments from North America region

• MDOT MTA launches transition plan to move to zero-emission bus fleet, US

  December 22, 2021
  The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) has launched a transition plan to move to a zero-emission bus (ZEB) fleet as older diesel-fueled and hybrid buses reach the end of their useful life.

• MassDOT awards grant under Community Transit Grant Program, US

  December 22, 2021
  The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has awarded USD8.9 million for municipalities, the Councils on Aging, non-profit organisations, and other entities to use under the Community Transit Grant Program.

• MST unveils Zero Emissions Bus Rollout Plan, US

  December 21, 2021
  Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) has unveiled its first ever Zero Emissions Bus Rollout Plan aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality in the region by transitioning its public transit bus fleet to zero-emission buses.

• Metro issues RfP to procure 10 battery-electric buses, US

  December 20, 2021
  The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) has issued a request for proposals (RfP) to procure 10 40-foot standard-length battery-electric buses from multiple manufacturers to test different bus and charging technologies and to assess their performance.

• RIPTA announces suspension of paper tickets from 2022, US

  December 20, 2021
  The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has announced that public buses will no longer accept paper tickets, including monthly passes, day passes, seven-day passes, and 10-ride passes.

• North Okanagan Transit Future Action Plan approved, Canada

  December 19, 2021
  The City of Vernon, District of Coldstream and the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) have approved the 2021 North Okanagan Transit Future Action Plan (TFAP) for the Vernon Regional Transit System.

• LA Metro board approves EIR for AVL Capacity and Service Improvements Program, US

  December 17, 2021
  The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LA Metro) has approved the final environmental impact report (EIR) for the Antelope Valley Line (AVL) Capacity and Service Improvements Program.

• MTA approves contract for Penn Station Access Project, US

  December 16, 2021
  The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has approved a USD1.8 billion design–build contract for the Penn Station Access Project, which will provide direct Metro-North Railroad service from the Bronx, Westchester, and Connecticut to Penn Station and Manhattan’s west side.

• MTS to develop trolley extension to San Diego International Airport, US

  December 16, 2021
  The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has announced that the trolley extension to the San Diego International Airport is feasible, and can be built in the next ten years at an estimated cost of USD1.5–USD2 billion.

• RTA adopts 2022 regional transit budget and five-year capital programme, US [free access]

  December 16, 2021
  The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) has adopted the 2022 regional transit budget and the five-year capital program.

• Nova Bus to supply 24 electric buses to four transit authorities in Quebec, Canada

  December 16, 2021
  Nova Bus has received an order of 24 LFSe+ electric buses from four transit authorities in Quebec. The tender was coordinated by the Association du transport urbain du Québec (ATUQ) and the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL).

• FTA announces USD395.6 million grant to King County Metro; approves METRO Purple Line BRT to enter project development phase of CIG, US

  December 15, 2021
  The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT’s) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced a USD395.6 million grant to the King County Metro Transit Department (King County Metro) in Seattle, Washington, through its American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds.

• MTA and Amtrak sign agreement to fund two projects, US

  December 13, 2021
  The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Amtrak have signed an agreement to fund the Penn Station Access project and the East River tunnels project.

• NJ Transit invites bids for Raritan River Rail Bridge Replacement Project, US

  December 10, 2021
  The New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) has invited bids for the second Construction Contract GC.02 of the Raritan River Rail Bridge Replacement Project. The agency will accept electronic bids from firms that have previously submitted an approved special prequalification and have met the special qualifications requirements.

• IndyGo board awards two contracts to deliver Purple Line BRT project, US

  December 10, 2021
  The Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) board has awarded two contracts worth a combined USD113.8 million to deliver the Purple Line bus rapid transit (BRT) project.

• Metrolinx selects Bechtel as delivery partner for Ontario Line, Canada [free access]

  December 9, 2021
  Metrolinx has selected Bechtel as the delivery partner for Ontario Line in Toronto. Bechtel, along with its sub-vendors Bantrel Co. and Comtech Group Inc, will provide the necessary resources, experience, and knowledge for the construction of the line.

• NJ Transit approves contract for distributed generation project, US

  December 9, 2021
  The New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) board of directors has approved a USD39 million contract with Dynamic US Inc. for the design, engineering, and construction of the distributed generation project for six projects, that is, Broad Street Station in Newark, Secaucus Junction Station, Wayne Bus Garage, Meadowlands Bus Garage, Greenville Bus Garage in Jersey City, and the Port Imperial Ferry Terminal in Weehawken.

• MoT announces rail safety component under CPFP, Canada

  December 8, 2021
  The Ministry of Transportation (MoT) has announced a new rail safety component under the Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP) and issued a call for proposals for 2021–22, with up to CAD300,000 available in funding.

• Metrolinx redefines route for Yonge North Subway Extension, Canada

  December 8, 2021
  Metrolinx has announced plans to redefine the route for Yonge North Subway Extension. The new plans will result in deeper tunnels and a route that allows travel under far fewer residential properties in the Royal Orchard community than the previous route.

• Orillia Transit launches Smart Pay Fare System, Canada

  December 8, 2021
  Orillia Transit has announced plans to launch the Smart Pay Fare System on January 2, 2022. Passengers will be able to pay for transit using a reloadable smart card called the “cOnnect Pass”.