Rail
Talking Headways Podcast: Building a Better Transit Board
This week on the podcast, we’re back at last fall’s virtual Railvolution conference. Former BART GM Grace Crunican discusses the role of board members in transit agencies with former MBTA board member Monica Tibbits-Nutt and former Houston Metro board member Christof Spieler.
January 6, 2022
Infrastructure Law Helps Fix Amtrak Funding Woes, Rail Exec. Tells House
An infusion of $22 billion for Amtrak would allow the system to offer more reliable service, upgrade stations and work on its backlog of deferred maintenance.
December 27, 2021
Talking Headways Podcast: Transit Expansion and Service in the Pandemic
This week we’re at the 2021 Virtual Railvolution conference. Adelee Le Grand, CEO of Tampa's transit system, moderates a panel featuring Debra Johnson of RTD in Denver, and Peter Rogoff of Sound Transit in Seattle. Johnson and Rogoff discuss progress in their regions and the effects of the pandemic.
November 18, 2021
Hochul Calls for ‘Alternatives’ to LaGuardia AirTrain — Possibly Dooming Cuomo’s Boondoggle
"I have asked the Port Authority to thoroughly examine alternative mass transit solutions for reducing car traffic and increasing connectivity to LaGuardia Airport," Hochul said about the 1.5-mile, elevated people mover.
October 4, 2021
OPINION: Biden Should Link Gateway Program and Climate Goals
The $30-billion Northeast Corridor investment could force the integration of regional rail — and lead to much less driving and flying.
September 10, 2021
Friedman Derails Bullet Train Budget
September 7, 2021
New Northeast Corridor Rail Plan Would Boost MBTA Providence Line Projects
July 14, 2021
Newsom Proposes $4.2 Billion for Bullet Train
May 18, 2021
How To Get Young Riders on Intercity Rail
Why doesn’t Amtrak offer a discounted rail pass for youth?
April 23, 2021
Amtrak Is Ready to Grow. Will it Finally Get the Subsidy It Deserves?
Amtrak wants intercity rail take its rightful place as an essential component of our public transportation ecosystem, rather than quasi-private afterthought.
February 22, 2021
