The January 2025 Transportation Market Recap is a recap of some of the most interesting and useful transit industry news from the previous month. It contains updates on trending blogs from top AEC firms and notable projects.
Notable Capital Improvement Programs
Here are some recent, notable Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs). FirmoGraphs has deconstructed the CIPs into data elements, along with available project descriptions. Please feel free to request a meeting and review the data live in our business intelligence application.
TriMet, Oregon, Planned Capital Spending Decreased by 38%
In the CIP covering the 2025 fiscal year, TriMet detailed plans to spend $322 million on capital projects, an increase of 38% from $200 billion in its 2024 CIP. The current CIP has 72 line items, compared to 94 line items in the prior CIP. The table below breaks down TriMet’s planned capital spending by business area for its last two CIPs.
Increase Going to Existing Projects
Planned spending increased with funding towards ongoing projects, including the top project, the SR 37 Corridor, which increased by $4 billion as well as five more projects were added in the recent period.
Over $8 Billion Programmed For The Improvement of State Route
Solano Transportation Authority, California, has one notable line item valued at over $1 billion and four at over $100 million. The largest line item is the SR 37 Corridor, worth $8.5 million. Other notable line items include:
- I-80 Managed/High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes - worth $273 million.
- I-80 Westbound Cordelia Truck Scales - worth $272 million.
- I-80/I-680/SR 12 Interchange - worth $197 million.
- Jepson Parkway Project - worth $106 million.
Click Here to See TriMet, Oregon, CIP
Raleigh-Durham International Airport, North Carolina, Planned Capital Program Increased By 26%
In the CIP covering the 2025 fiscal year, the Raleigh-Durham International Airport detailed plans to spend $843 million on capital projects, an increase of 26% from $669 million in its 2024 CIP. The current CIP has 45 line items, compared to 39 line items in the prior CIP. The table below breaks down Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s planned capital spending by business area for its last two CIPs.
Overall Business Spending Declines, with Engineering and Construction Division Down $50 Million
Planned spending in all business areas decreased. The most significant decrease was in the Engineering and Construction Division, which fell by nearly $50 million due to five completed projects and ongoing projects nearing completion. The Maintenance Division also decreased by $45 million for the same reason.
Trimet Highlights Five Major Projects Exceeding $10 Million
Trimet, Oregon has five notable line items valued at over $10 million. The most significant line item is the Columbia Bus Base, worth $16.5 million, under the Engineering and Construction Division. Other notable line items include:
- LRV Fleet Replacement/Expansion - valued at $16 million, under the Maintenance Division.
- Red Line Extension and Reliability Improvements - valued at $13 million, under the Engineering and Construction Division.
- Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project - valued at $12 million, under the Engineering and Construction Division.
- Garage, Layover and TC Expansion - valued at $12 million, under the Engineering and Construction Division.
Click Here to See Raleigh-Durham International Airport, North Carolina, CIP
City of Mount Vernon Public Works, Washington, Planned Capital Expenditure Dropped By 7%
In the CIP covering the 2025-2030 fiscal years, the city of Mount Vernon Public Works detailed plans to spend $81 million on capital projects, a decrease of 7% from $87 million in its 2024-2029 CIP. The current CIP has 31 line items, compared to 25 line items in the prior CIP. The table below breaks down Mount Vernon Public Works’ planned capital spending by business area for its last two CIPs.
Planned Spending Drops 7% After Completion of Six Projects
Planned spending in the recent period decreased by 7% due to six completed projects from the previous period.
Mount Vernon's $14M Skagit River Bridge Is the City's Sole $10M+ Project
The city of Mount Vernon has only one line item valued at over $10 million: the Skagit River Pedestrian Bridge (Main Street to Ball Street), which is worth $14 million.
Click Here to See City of Mount Vernon Public Works, Washington, CIP
City of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Planned Capital Expenditure Increased By 29%
In the CIP covering the 2025-2028 fiscal years, Bowling Green detailed plans to spend $196 million on capital projects, an increase of 29% from nearly $152 million in its 2024-2027 CIP. The current CIP has 123 line items, compared to 115 line items in the prior CIP. The table below breaks down Bowling Green’s planned capital spending by business area for its last two CIPs.
City Budget Boosts: Parks & Recreation Doubles Spending
Planned spending in different business areas mostly increased. The most significant increase was in Parks & Recreation, which saw its budget double due to 15 additional projects in the recent period. The Fire category also increased by 81%, with funding allocated for the ongoing Fire Apparatus Replacement.
Bowling Green to Receive $26 Million For Road Overhaul Project
Bowling Green has one notable line item valued at over $20 million: the Cave Mill Road improvements, totaling $26 million, under the Public Works category. This project aims to alleviate congestion and improve safety along a 2-lane rural section of the corridor, which has become increasingly stressed due to residential and commercial growth. Planned improvements include widening the road to add a center turn lane, curb and gutter, storm sewer, and a multi-use path connecting Lost River Cave to Crossings Blvd. The project is funded in phases, with design work underway and construction slated for 2028. Total state funding is projected at $27 million.
Click Here to See City of Bowling Green, Kentucky, CIP
City of Anaheim, California, Planned Capital Program Increased by 21%
In the CIP covering the 2025-2029 fiscal years, Anaheim detailed plans to spend $920 million on capital projects, an increase of 21% from $760 million in its 2024-2028 CIP. The current CIP has 48 line items, compared to 57 line items in the prior CIP. The table below breaks down Anaheim’s planned capital spending by business area for its last two CIPs.
Anaheim Invests $53 Million in Infrastructure and Park Upgrades
Anaheim has two notable line items valued at over $15 million. The most significant line item is the Platinum Triangle Infrastructure Improvements, worth $32 million, under the Transportation Improvements category. These projects will enhance the Platinum Triangle area by widening existing roadways to include additional through lanes, full-width sidewalks, landscaped parkways, driveway approaches, curb and gutter, bus pads, raised landscaped medians, traffic signals, utilities, and sewer and storm drain improvements.
Click Here to See City of Anaheim, California, CIP
City of Indio, California, Planned Capital Program Increased By 26%
In the CIP covering the 2025-2029 fiscal years, Indio detailed plans to spend $388 million on capital projects, an increase of 26% from $309 million in its 2024-2028 CIP. The current CIP has 71 line items, compared to 88 line items in the prior CIP. The table below breaks down Indio’s planned capital spending by business area for its last two CIPs.
Major Increases in Transportation, Maintenance, and Building Projects Boost Local Infrastructure
Planned spending in the recent CIP increased by 26%, with funding allocated for the ongoing widening of the Monroe Street Interchange at Interstate 10, including the widening of the Monroe Street Bridge over the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel. Another factor contributing to this increase is the PMS Street Rehabilitation project and the construction of a new administrative building for the Police Department.
Indio Invests Over $200 Million in Major Infrastructure Upgrades
The city of Indio has one notable line item valued at over $100 million and three valued at over $25 million. The largest line item is the Monroe Street and Interstate 10 Interchange Widening, worth $121 million under the Interchanges category. This project will widen the Monroe Street Interchange at Interstate 10, including the widening of the Monroe Street Bridge over the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel. Other notable line items include:
- Avenue 44 Bridge at the Wash - worth $32 million, under the Bridges category. This project replaces the existing Avenue 44 low-water crossing at the Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel with a new all-weather bridge designed to meet current structural, hydraulic, and geometric standards, providing adequate capacity to carry expected future vehicular traffic.
- Avenue 50 Widening from Jefferson Street to Jackson Street - worth $29 million, under the Streets category. This project aims to widen Avenue 50 to four lanes (two lanes in each direction) with a center median/left-turn lane between Jefferson Street and the eastern city limits, east of Jackson Street, covering a 3.25-mile segment.
- Avenue 50 and Jackson Intersection Improvements - worth $26 million, under the Traffic Signals category. This project involves improvements to the intersection of Jackson Street and Avenue 50, including two lanes in each direction along both Jackson Street and Avenue 50. The improvements also include widening Jackson Street between Avenue 49 and Avenue 52, extending approximately 1,000 feet into the County of Riverside jurisdiction.
Click Here to See City of City of Indio, California, CIP
Trending Blogs from Top AEC Firms
To stay abreast of industry marketing trends, we regularly review blogs of the nation's top consulting and construction firms. These are some notable customer-focused blogs in January.
Sundt/Cannon JV Completes Reconstruction of I-15 Fort Hall Interchange
Summary: On January 2, 2024, Sundt published a blog announcing that the Sundt/Cannon joint venture team had completed a major reconstruction of the I-15 Fort Hall Interchange at Exit 80 in Fort Hall, Idaho. This project aimed to improve safety, capacity, and functionality for travelers along the I-15 corridor. Originally built in 1958, the outdated interchange was replaced with a modern precast bridge featuring two lanes in each direction, enhancing traffic flow. The project also involved reconstructing and expanding ramps, adding a six-foot shoulder for pedestrians and cyclists, and installing two reinforced concrete box culverts to manage water flow. Additional upgrades included improved lighting, landscaping, irrigation systems, and new cattle guards.
Amtrak Awards Key Contracts to Advance Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project
Summary: In January 2025, Amtrak announced in a blog that it has selected the joint venture of Skanska, Walsh Construction, and Herzog for pre-construction activities and future contracts on the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project. This project aims to replace the aging Sawtooth bridges, which are 115 years old, along a critical segment of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) between Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Junction. The new bridges will increase capacity, reliability, and speed by adding four tracks in total. The project will realign New Jersey Transit’s Morris and Essex Track 5 to accommodate the new NEC tracks and replace the existing Sawtooth Bridges with modern structures. The upgrades will also reinstate a maximum speed of 90 mph, improving efficiency and reducing travel times.
AtkinsRéalis celebrates the launch of a new era of green transit in the capital region
Summary: On January 6, 2025, AtkinsRéalis announced in a blog the official launch of the O-Train Stage 2 South Extension in Ottawa, a key addition to the city’s public transportation network. The extension, which rebranded from the Trillium Line to O-Train Lines 2 and 4, aims to increase system capacity, improve connectivity, reduce commuting times, and contribute to a cleaner environment. Developed in partnership with the City of Ottawa, AtkinsRéalis' TransitNEXT team was responsible for the design, delivery, and ongoing maintenance of the project for 27 years. The project involved upgrading the guideway, renovating stations, adding new stations, and extending the track by 28.6 kilometers to new communities and the Ottawa International Airport. It also included the refurbishment of the Trillium Line train fleet and the installation of new infrastructure such as bridges, maintenance facilities, and a train control system.
VHB Partners with Osceola County to Improve Simpson Road
Summary: On January 9, 2025, VHB announced in an article that it led the design and construction of a crucial 1.2-mile segment, widening the existing two-lane road to a four-lane divided corridor. The project included enhanced pedestrian access with 10-foot sidewalks, lighting, a traffic signal, ITS improvements, an upgraded drainage system, and two new bridges over Boggy Creek. VHB's integrated team used a Complete Streets approach, focusing on mobility for all users, including pedestrians and cyclists. Additionally, the firm helped Osceola County secure a $14 million FDOT grant for new bridge construction.
