Contents JUNE 2021 14 Project Success Measured by the Yard SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK Railroad Construction Company's thorough planning, quality communication and flexibility set it up to successfully deliver LIRR's New Mid-Suffolk Electric Yard project. FEATURES 22 Special Report: Passenger Rail Stat Snapshot The light at the end of the pandemic's tunnel seems to be getting closer with each passing week as new vehicle orders and infrastructure projects continue to progress. 28 A Study in Collaboration A study from UITP details best practices and benefits from a collaborative relationship between transit authorities and contractors. 30 LTD's Triple Bottom Line Approach to Sustainability By focusing on financial, environmental and social equity components, the agency brings sustainability into the forefront of the decision-making process. 30 FOLLOW US FACEBOOK facebook.com/MassTransit TWITTER @MassTransitmag 4 | Mass Transit | MassTransitmag.com | JUNE 2021 LINKEDIN linkedin.com/company/11303271 36 36 ABRT: Reducing Congestion, Costs while Improving Safety, Efficiency Automated Bus Rapid Transit represents an innovation that promises to reduce operating costs while delivering benefits, but support is needed from transit agencies and policymakers.http://www.facebook.com/MassTransit http://www.twitter.com/MassTransitmag http://www.linkedin.com/company/11303271 http://www.MassTransitmag.com