Capital Metro has launched a new zone for Pickup by CapMetro in the neighborhoods surrounding South Menchaca, bringing on-demand public transportation to the community and fulfilling an important component of the Project Connect system. Expanding neighborhood circulators is a key element of the Project Connect program of projects that voters passed in November 2020, and…
Travel rebound is steadily growing and nearing pre-pandemic levels. Houston Airports uses three measurements to gauge passenger travel: Enplanements, Capacity and Load Factor. June 2021, enplanements — the boarding of an aircraft by a passenger— gained 2.24M, an increase of 15% over the previous month. Capacity —the number of seats made available by carriers —…
The Texas Department of Transportation recently announced the selection of Brian Barth as the department’s second Deputy Executive Director. Barth assumed his new role on August 1 and will serve alongside Deputy Executive Director Brandye Hendrickson, who joined TxDOT on July 19. Both positions report to Executive Director Marc Williams with Barth responsible for leading…
Provided by Houston Airport System Houston Airports FlySafe Houston communications campaign received double honors at the 42nd annual Telly Awards. FlySafe Houston is an internationally accredited passenger and employee-focused safety and health initiative that aims to reduce the spread of COVID-19 at every corner of Houston’s airports. The Houston Airports’ FlySafe Houston communications campaign video,…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Battery electric buses will be added to METRO’s fleet as the Authority moves forward with the purchase of 20 full-size electric buses and 10 paratransit vans. The buses will operate on the 402 Bellaire Quickline and the 28 OST/ Wayside routes. The vans, meanwhile, will be used for METROLift and…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Texas Central, developers of the high-speed train between Dallas and Houston, has signed a contract with Renfe to be the Early Operator for the transformational project aiming to revolutionize travel in Texas. Renfe is one of the world’s most significant railways operators, running 5,000 trains daily on 7,500 miles of…
Subcontractors USA-TEXAS takes great pride and pleasure highlighting those top primes and agencies who open doors for great things to happen for small businesses.
Subcontractors USA-TEXAS takes great pride and pleasure highlighting those top primes and agencies who open doors for great things to happen for small businesses.
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program, ITRP, reached another significant milestone in April, surpassing more than 2 million manhours without a reportable incident since its inception in 2015. Reportable incidents include inpatient hospitalization, amputations, heart attacks that happen to workers on the job, or work-related fatalities; these are all directly reportable to…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider If you’ve departed or arrived at George Bush Intercontinental Airport recently, you have likely noticed the roadway construction that is paving the way for a new elite and technologically advanced international terminal, which is one of two main projects under the IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program, ITRP. Roadway and utility construction on North…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider This summer travel is on the rise and a new Colorado based start-up named STOW IT has partnered up with parking facilities at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to help long-term travelers secure a parking space for their vehicle while they are away. STOW…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider METRO has once again received solid ratings for its creditworthiness from major credit rating agency, Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings. S&P Global affirmed its “AAA” rating on the Authority’s sales and use tax bonds. This reflects S&P Global’s highest ranking. S&P Global stated that despite the onset and continuation of…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The City of Wilmer has officially joined the Southern Dallas County Inland Port Transportation Management Association (IPTMA), highlighting the city’s dedication to developing and expanding transportation opportunities for Wilmer residents. Located 15-minutes south of downtown Dallas, Wilmer has become a global distribution hub for companies like Amazon, Unilever, Sprouts, Proctor…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Port Houston continues to make waves with another month of double-digit container cargo increases through the Houston Ship Channel and its best May ever for container TEUs. TEUs in May showed a 30% increase, with 288,127 TEUs compared to last year’s 222,250 TEUs for the same month. Year-to-date, Port Houston…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Texas Central, developers of the high-speed train between Dallas and Houston, has signed a $16 billion contract with Webuild, operating in the U.S. market with The Lane Construction Corporation, a global leader in engineering and construction to lead the civil construction team that will build the Texas passenger line. Webuild…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Beginning last month, Capital Metro opened all vehicles to full capacity, with the exception of Metro Access, as their community enters Stage 2 COVID-19. The agency is encouraged to see the community reach this milestone and looks forward to continuing to welcome customers back on all services. Customers are reminded…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) celebrated the accomplishments of local young artists at the DART Student Art Contest Awards Ceremony at the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) last month. Collin Chon, a 5th grade student at Greenhill School in Addison, was this year’s Best of Show winner. Collin’s artwork,…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider With the Houston Airports strategic priorities to build platforms for future success and make our passengers happy squarely in mind, the IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program, ITRP, at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, IAH, continues to make significant strides. Recently, Houston Airports Director Mario Diaz and Executive Program Manager, ITRP, Steven Andersen…
Elected Officials Across U.S. Praise the Project for Fostering New Jobs and Prosperity Port Houston marked National Infrastructure Week by highlighting the groundbreaking for the start of construction work to support widening and deepening the 52-mile Houston Ship Channel. Known as Project 11, the project’s far-reaching benefits impact the United States and the entire Gulf…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Purpose: The TxDOT Brownwood District is proposing to improve SH 6 from 0.18 Miles north of Crescent Street to the Comanche County line in Gorman, Eastland County, Texas. This notice is affording an opportunity to comment as part of the environmental review process for this project. All comments must be…
