By Subcontractors USA News Provider Sadly, distracted driving is still near the top of the list when it comes to crashes on Texas roadways, coming in at No. 2 for traffic-related crash causes. Last year Texas roadways saw nearly 1 in 5 crashes caused by a distracted driver in which 364 people died and 2,200…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The 2020 story of Houston Airports is not one of suffering, misfortune or pity. It’s a story of overcoming, never giving up, finding hope in the smallest victories and emerging resilient. The annual report chronicles the unprecedented year that pushed our airport system, city, economy and world to the brink….
Photo courtesy of The Houston Airport System. By Subcontractors USA News Provider After a 16-year absence, Southwest Airlines relaunched service at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, IAH, widening the airlines’ footprint in Houston to provide greater convenience for business and leisure travelers throughout the region. “Welcome back home to Bush Airport,” Houston Airports Director Mario Diaz…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Recently, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a payment of $21.5 million to Trinity Metro for reimbursement of project costs incurred by Trinity Metro in the construction of approximately 2-miles of rail and platform facilities linking the Cotton Belt line to the…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Nadine Lee as its new president & chief executive officer. Lee, an experienced transit industry leader and engineer who has worked in the transportation industry for nearly 30 years, will assume her new position on July…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Recently, the Dallas City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) D2 Subway project, a second light rail line through downtown Dallas that will extend from Victory Park to Deep Ellum. The resolution includes a commitment to continue to work towards addressing community concerns on…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met virtually in a regular session recently. Port Chairman Campo opened the meeting with an update on the progress of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion program Project 11 “It’s moving from planning and design into execution and moving dirt this year,”…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider In the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri, the Railroad Commission has worked diligently with the Texas Legislature, other state agencies, and industry stakeholders to provide meaningful solutions to the challenges that our state faced during the storm. In response to the recent hearings in both the House of Representatives and…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Capital Metro will launch a new Pickup Zone in Pflugerville beginning March 23, bringing on-demand public transportation to the City. The service takes customers to and from anywhere within the local service zone. Customers can request a ride directly from the smartphone app or by calling the Pickup Service Center…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider At a recent Capital Metro board meeting, the board of directors elected new board officers and welcomed Council Member Leslie Pool, a city of Austin appointee, to serve on Capital Metro’s board of directors. Wade Cooper was re-elected as Capital Metro’s board chair, Travis County Commissioner Jeff Travillion was elected…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Dr. Joe Seabrooks, President of Dallas College’s Cedar Valley Campus, was selected as the newest member of the Southern Dallas County Inland Port Transportation Management Association (IPTMA) Board of Directors on Thursday, February 25. Dallas College (formerly Dallas County Community College District) formally joined the Southern Dallas IPTMA in January….
VIA Providing Fare-Free Connections to COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Passengers with confirmed appointments may ride to City/County vaccine clinics By Subcontractors USA News Provider VIA Metropolitan Transit will offer complimentary transportation for any person traveling to or from an appointment at a City/County-sponsored COVID-19 vaccination site—including the Alamodome, Wonderland of the Americas mall and others —…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The Port of Houston recently received notification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that it was awarded a “new start” designation and $19.5 million in federal funds to begin construction of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion Channel Improvement Project. That project was authorized in the Water Resources and…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Laura Freeland has been named the Executive Director of the Southern Dallas County Inland Port Transit Association (IPTMA). In her role as Executive Director, Freeland is tasked with working with the IPTMA Board and member companies to provide comprehensive transportation solutions to employers and employees in the Southern Dallas County…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Public Meetings Orange Line and Blue Line Public Scoping Meetings: Join Capital Metro for a series of one-hour live virtual public scoping meetings focused on Project Connect’s Orange and Blue Line projects. The scoping phase provides the opportunity for the public to learn about the Orange and Blue Line projects and the…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider VIA Metropolitan Transit recently announced that it has joined the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) “Health and Safety Commitments Program,” the public transportation industry’s overarching pledge to passengers that public transit systems are taking all the necessary measures to operate safely as the nation recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Downtown Station Now Open! Capital Metro has built a place that both serves their MetroRail customers and provides a grand welcome to downtown. Downtown Station creates a great public plaza that ties together transit, the Convention Center and surrounding hotels and businesses. A Mobility Hub The new Downtown Station and…
Subcontractors USA News Provider Through collaborative relations and innovative approaches, The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) will be an industry leader in delivering timely and efficient service that is transformative by providing multi-modal interactions for communities to connect to everyday work and life opportunities. METRO’s mission is to provide safe, clean, reliable, accessible…
DART Board of Directors Hires David Leininger as Interim President/Executive Director By Subcontractors USA News Provider At a special called meeting on November 20, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors selected David Leininger to serve as DART’s Interim President/Executive Director. This appointment follows Gary Thomas’ recent decision to retire from DART after almost…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider In spite of the unprecedented air travel challenges fueled by the coronavirus pandemic, it’s an exciting time at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, IAH. Construction on the IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program, ITRP, is moving forward. ITRP is a billion-dollar, multi-year expansion program that will upgrade and modernize several areas of George…
