Transit Projects Sky Train Extension to Ease Traffic Around Phoenix Airport John Gregerson April 28, 2020 The $740-million extension will reduce congestion and cut the airport’s carbon footprint while linking terminals to other modes of travel.Read More
NYC Subway Tunnel Work Finishes Months Ahead of Schedule Aileen Cho April 27, 2020 One Comment Academicians suggested ideas that eliminated the need for planned long shutdown of key L Train line.Read More
State DOTs Expedite Millions in Construction, With Highways Empty But threat of funding shortages looms over future projects Jim Parsons April 23, 2020 No Comments Low traffic counts across U.S. allow more work and COVID-19 protection measures, but added funding shortages loom over future projects.Read More
Public Works Pandemic Delays P3 Proposal Deadline for Honolulu Light-Rail Section New July deadline set for competitors for system's final section Richard Korman April 22, 2020 No Comments The 20-mile project's expected final costs exceed $8 billion.Read More
Coronavirus and Construction Airports Plan to Apply for Shares of $10B in CARES Act Grants Aileen Cho Tom Ichniowski April 17, 2020 No Comments Because of workforce-retention requirements, most of the funds are likely to go for payroll, not construction.Read More
Final Lawsuit to Block $2B Maryland Light Rail Falls Short Jim Parsons April 15, 2020 No Comments Opponents' third legal challenge has delayed finish of Purple Line in D.C. suburbs until late 2022.Read More
Award of Excellence Winner Cris Liban: Tackling the Big Picture Issues of Infrastructure’s Future Pam Radtke Russell April 15, 2020 One Comment LA Metro’s chief sustainability officer, Cris Liban, is always thinking of new ways to advance the cause of sustainability throughout the worldRead More
Infrastructure Bills Move to the Back Burner Tom Ichniowski April 15, 2020 No Comments Early April talk about including infrastructure provisions in recovery bills related to the coronavirus pandemic has been overtaken by other priorities, such as more aid for small businesses.Read More
UK Gives Green Light to $15.2B in High-Speed Rail Construction Decision gives economic boost to European contractors Peter Reina April 15, 2020 No Comments With more than 8,000 workers on site on one joint venture alone, contractors will have their hands full to manage health and safety.Read More
Bids Move Forward on Prep Work for $11.3B Turkish Canal Peter Reina April 14, 2020 One Comment Istanbul mayor is a vehement foe of the controversial project.Read More