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Rendering of CTA railcar
Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2026

FTA Launches Safety Inspections, Plans Directive to IDOT on CTA Issues

The FTA said its actions build on its nationwide campaign to make transit systems safer for American families.

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A CTA railcar in a Chicago station
Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2026

CTA Sends Expanded Security Plan to FTA, Boosts Policing Hours by 75%

The Plan is CTA's formal response to an FTA Special Directive issued in December and details how the agency will significantly expand the law enforcement surge it launched.

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Photo of World Cup soccer ball.
Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2026

FTA Invests $100M to Strengthen Transit for 2026 World Cup

The funding will ensure communities can expand transit options to meet increased demand for services around stadiums.

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Stairs in a New York rail station with text reading "USDOT Invests $686 Million to Modernize Aging Rail Stations."
Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2026

FTA Invests $686M to Modernize Aging Rail Stations

Competitive FTA grants will support accessibility upgrades, family-friendly improvements, and cost-efficient capital projects at some of the nation’s oldest and busiest transit hubs.

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A public transit bus at a pedestrian crosswalk with text reading "FTA Awards Nearly $390 Million to Upgrade Aging Transit Bus Infrastructure Nationwide."
Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2026

FTA Awards Nearly $390M to Upgrade Aging Transit Bus Infrastructure Nationwide

Funds will deliver new buses and modernize maintenance facilities across multiple states and Puerto Rico.

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A graphic with an image of a New York subway and text reading "FTA Updates Capital Investment Grants Guidance for FY2026."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 14, 2025

FTA Updates Capital Investment Grants Guidance for FY2026

CIG is the largest federal discretionary grant program for transit capital investments, including heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, streetcars, and bus rapid transit.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsOctober 6, 2025

Safety, Accessibility Key for FTA's Molinaro

Federal Transit Administrator Marc Molinaro recently addressed the crowd at the APTA's TRANSform Conference, which was held Sept. 14 to 17 in Boston.

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Image of the Blue Line light rail in Charlotte, NC. Text reads: "FTA Launches Investigation of North Carolina CATS System."
Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2025

FTA Launches Investigation of North Carolina CATS' Security Spending & Safety Plans

The Federal Transit Administration will evaluate CATS' compliance with federal safety directives after multiple violent incidents in 2025.

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A U.S. flag with text reading, "FTA Proposes Removal of Carbon Cost Metric from Transit Grant Criteria."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 21, 2025

FTA Proposes Removal of Carbon Cost Metric from Transit Grant Criteria

The Federal Transit Administration seeks public feedback on new Capital Investment Grant program guidance, shifting environmental reviews to EPA air quality standards.

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Image if Penn Station A-Interlocking tracks.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 20, 2025

FTA Could Withhold New York MTA Funds After Track Safety Issues and Risk Assessments

After a fatal transit worker accident and near misses, the FTA demands stronger safety measures from New York's MTA.

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