Transportation
Port Houston Recipient of U.S. Coast Guard’s Prestigious Security Honor
Port Houston is the recipient of the 2018 Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award (Port Authority category). The U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard) this week announced the winners of this prestigious security award for organizations demonstrating excellence in maritime security through their programs and practices. According to the Coast Guard, this biennial award recognizes outstanding…
Texas high-speed train unveils passenger station in Dallas
Maps, renderings show terminal near convention center in Cedars neighborhood Bullet train project seen as catalyst for economic growth, new jobs and development Station expected to increase property values, generate more local tax revenue DALLAS [Jan. 29, 2018] – Developers of the Texas Bullet Train unveiled new details today on its passenger station in Dallas,…
Officials Break Ground on TxDOT’S Clear Lanes Project
TxDOT to Rebuild/Widen I-35E/US 67 Corridor That First Opened in 1950s DALLAS — Texas Department of Transportation officials and state and local leaders kicked off construction on The Southern Gateway corridor Wednesday, marking the beginning of a four-year effort to rebuild and widen I-35E and US Highway 67 in southern Dallas County. Texas Transportation Commission…
Texas Bullet Train moves ahead with federal environmental report
Federal Railroad Administration releases its Draft Environmental Impact Statement on high-speed train Preferred North Texas-to-Houston route outlined Passenger station locations identified, boosting local economy DALLAS [Dec. 15, 2017] – The Texas Bullet Train made a big push forward today as federal regulators for the first time outlined a preferred route between North Texas and Houston,…
Three-segment, 850-mile corridor could provide passenger rail service
By News Provider A federally funded study to determine the feasibility of passenger rail service between Oklahoma City and South Texas recently advanced to the next phase allowing for continued exploration of the proposed route. The $7 million Texas-Oklahoma Passenger Rail Study covers an 850-mile corridor broken into three segments going from Oklahoma City to…
WSP USA to join Texas Bullet Train team
WSP has a long history in Texas, including recent infrastructure projects in Dallas, Houston Texas Central announced today that WSP USA is joining the Bullet Train team to provide engineering support as the project moves ahead in its pre-construction phase. Texas Central, developers of the high-speed passenger train between North Texas and Houston, cited WSP’s award-winning…
Serco Awarded New $21 Million Contract
To Deliver Safety Service Patrol Support for Texas Department of Transportation By News Provider RESTON, Va., Sept. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Serco Inc., a provider of professional, technology, and management services, announced today that the Company has been awarded a new contract to provide Safety Service Patrol support for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Austin District. The…
RRC Grants Waivers, Takes Actions to Speed Hurricane Harvey Recovery
The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) today announced several actions to speed recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Harvey. These actions will permit energy industry operators under RRC jurisdiction to focus on restoring operations as quickly as possible without compromising public safety and environmental protection. Among the actions taken by the RRC: Temporary administrative filing…
CITY OF AUSTIN NEWS: 2016 MOBILITY BOND FUNDS INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS CITYWIDE
The 2016 Mobility Bond provided $15 million in funding toward safety improvements at high-crash locations throughout Austin as part of ATD’s Transportation Safety Improvement Program. Construction of improvements at the first three intersections is anticipated to begin in the next few months. First up, a new traffic signal will be constructed at the intersection of Slaughter Lane…
Corps Visit Highlights Houston Ship Channel’s Importance to Nation
During a recent meeting of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority, Chairman Janiece Longoria shared highlights of a briefing and tour of the Houston Ship Channel provided last week to Lt. General Todd Semonite, Commanding General and Chief of Engineers for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. During his visit, Chairman Longoria…
Students and Legislators Show Their Support for the Texas Bullet Train
Texas Central News A group of Texas A&M University and Blinn College students traveled to the House Transportation Committee hearing in Austin recently to express support of the construction of a high-speed rail. Since early 2015, the Texas Central Railway has been working toward developing the United States’ first high-speed rail which would connect North…
METRO Gets an “A” for Financial Transparency
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County News A national consumer advocacy organization and its state affiliate have given the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) an “A” for showing taxpayers how their money is spent. U.S. Public Interest Research Group (USPIRG) and TexPIRG compared METRO’s financial disclosures against dozens of other districts across the country. Each year, the group…
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