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Denver Transit Agency Being Sued by Private-Sector Partner

September 26, 2018

A years-long squabble between Denver’s Regional Transportation District and its private-sector consortium for new commuter rail, Denver Transit Partners, has finally landed in court. DTP is suing the transit agency, seeking more money and a change in the law.

Transportation

Appropriators Press DOT's Chao to Fund Transit Projects

Tom Ichniowski

April 16, 2018

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Appropriators zero in on transit capital grants, which got a 10% hike in the 2018 omnibus spending measure.

Replacement of Civic Center Station to Improve Transit Service in Downtown Denver

Jim Parsons

August 15, 2017

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Key bus station redo will energize the area near Civic Center and the state Capitol.

Transportation Infrastructure

Congressional Committees Reject Trump's DOT Transit Cut

Senate, House clash on other programs

Tom Ichniowski

July 29, 2017

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Senate appropriators call for boost for airport construction grants, raise PFC cap.

New Hotel, Transit Center Add Dynamic Urban Element to Denver Airport

Denver International Airport’s bold, multi-component project brings traveler services and amenities more in line with other major international airports

October 27, 2016

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This project is the realization of Denver International Airport’s original 1989 master plan.

Transportation

Court Ruling Clouds Future of MD’s Purple Line

Jim Parsons

August 8, 2016

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Monday, August 8, was supposed to have been a day of celebration for Maryland’s Purple Line, as state transportation officials and the Federal Transit Administration would officially ink an agreement for a $900 million New Starts grant for the new $5.6 billion light rail system across Washington, D.C.’s northern suburbs.

Transportation

DC Metro's Safety Surge Report Card

Jim Parsons

July 20, 2016

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Early results are in on efforts to fast track rail system's voluminous maintenance needs.

Transit Projects

RTD’s Southeast Rail Extension Breaks Ground

June 2, 2016

The Southeast Rail Extension project adds 2.3 miles to the existing 19-mile Southeast Line, which parallels I-25 south of Denver.

ENR

Nov 18, 2019

The U.S. Dept. of Transportation has awarded about $900 million in the latest round of its much-sought BUILD grants, dividing the funds among 55 projects in 35 states.

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