Rail supplier news from McMillan Jacobs, Delve Underground, GHD and Uber (Jan. 16)

McMillen Jacobs Associates has rebranded as Delve Underground. The firm specializes in delivering underground infrastructure in North America, Australia and New Zealand. The new name "reflects our company culture of working collaboratively and delving deep to inspire bold and responsive solutions," said Delve President Victor Romero in a press release. Founded in 1954 as Jacobs Associates, the firm provides design, design-build, construction management and dispute resolution capabilities to the water, wastewater and transportation markets.

Montreal city officials recently awarded a CA$4.4 million contract to GHD for the new Western Link Kirkland project, which calls for a pedestrian bridge over Highway 40. Upon project completion, Kirkland residents will be able to access the future REM light-rail terminal by foot or bike. GHD will provide contract administration, geotechnical and environmental services, project design and technical assistance.

Brightline and Uber have reached an agreement to offer a rideshare option integrated within Brightline’s app, making it easier to get to and from all of Brightline’s five South Florida stations. The partnership is designed to meet customer demand and enhance Brightline+, a mobility service that already includes airport shuttles, event shuttles and electric golf carts, Brightline officials said in a press release.