Transportation News – Page 2

Brook Park stadium public infrastructure costs rise to $122 million

Ken Prendergast / October 7, 2025

Building a 67,000-seat stadium where none has existed before is proving to be a big expense for expanding road and transit systems to accommodate huge surges in traffic on a relatively small number of event days each year. And it is government funding that is being requested to cover that construction expense which has now risen to $122.15 million.

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Cleveland sues ODOT for Browns stadium ruling

Ken Prendergast / October 6, 2025

In the latest chapter of the region’s ongoing stadium saga, the City of Cleveland has sued the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Office of Aviation for granting a permit for the construction of a new stadium next to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

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Tariffs may cut GCRTA railcar order by 10%

Ken Prendergast / September 22, 2025

For the first time in more than four decades, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is replacing its rapid transit trains — the oldest fleet of railcars used by any U.S. transit agency. But that rare $450 million opportunity to modernize its rail system could end up 10 percent short of its goal.

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ODOT-Aviation reverses course, OKs permit for new Browns stadium

Ken Prendergast / September 18, 2025

After initially denying approval, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) today reversed course and approved a permit for construction of the new, enclosed Huntington Bank Field in Brook Park near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

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St. Clair-Superior is Mandel’s next big bet

Ken Prendergast / September 16, 2025

If you’ve noticed the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation’s name on some recent, significant investments in Cleveland’s St. Clair-Superior neighborhood, that’s not just because applicants from that area happened to submit some compelling grant requests at roughly the same time.

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New Browns’ Brook Park stadium to have among least parking in NFL

Ken Prendergast / September 12, 2025

Last night, in the hours before the Green Bay Packers hosted the Washington Commanders for a football game at historic Lambeau Field, fans did what they do everywhere else. They parked their cars, maybe did a little tailgate partying before walking to the stadium and paid a handsome price for the privilege.

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Port of Cleveland names new CEO

Ken Prendergast / September 2, 2025

The Port of Cleveland announced today that it has nominated Jeff Epstein to serve as its next president and chief executive officer, pending formal board approval. Epstein brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of economic development, public-private partnerships, and transformative urban investment.

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County offers loans to build near transit

Ken Prendergast / August 26, 2025

When hearing a government official prattle on about his vision for his jurisdiction, a wag once said “Don’t tell me what you support; show me your budget.” Similarly, for several years, Cuyahoga County officials have talked and planned about Transit Oriented Development (TOD). But now they’re putting their money where their mouths are.

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W. 117th GCRTA station reopens Friday

Ken Prendergast / August 25, 2025

After more than one year of reconstruction work and an unexpected cost increase, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s (GCRTA) West 117th-Madison Red Line station is due to reopen to rail passengers at the start of transit service on Friday. GCRTA announced the reopening today.

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New Browns stadium denied ODOT-Aviation permit

Ken Prendergast / August 15, 2025

A law firm representing the Haslam Sports Group was notified by the state’s aviation administrator that a permit application for building the new Huntington Bank Field in suburban Brook Park near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport was denied.

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