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NewsJune 8, 2021

FTA Thanks Transit Agencies for Helping Americans Access COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

More than 350 transit systems are providing free transportation to vaccination sites or using their transit stations and facilities as vaccination sites, and some have even converted buses and other transit vehicles into mobile clinics.

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NewsApril 22, 2021

FTA makes $10M Available for TOD Planning

The funds will support comprehensive planning efforts that help connect communities, improve access to public transportation and affordable housing, and promote equitable delivery of benefits to underserved communities.

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NewsApril 13, 2021

Proterra Delivers Alaska's First Zero-Emissions Bus

Original funding for the electric bus came from the FTA through the Low- or No-Emission Grant Program.

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NewsMarch 29, 2021

FTA makes $30B to Aid Transit with COVID-19 Recovery

Funding is provided through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Pub. L. 117-2), signed by President Biden on March 11.

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NewsFebruary 12, 2021

FTA Announces $180M for Low-No Emission Grant Program

Priority will be given to projects that help improve air quality and support environmental justice.

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NewsJanuary 22, 2021

CTE Report Highlights ZEB Guidance from Transit Leaders

Under FTA’s TVIDC program, CTE formed the panel to address transit bus testing and research topics related to zero-emission bus development and adoption.

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NewsJanuary 20, 2021

FTA Announces $15.8M to Support Public Transit Projects During COVID-19

The selected projects include solutions such as implementing new cleaning and disinfecting protocols, contactless payment systems, and modernized data collection.

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NewsJanuary 12, 2021

FTA Receives First Application for Transit Pilot Program, Releases Funding for 4 Projects

The goal of the pilot program is faster delivery of new transit infrastructure projects.

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NewsJanuary 11, 2021

FTA Makes $14B Available to Support Public Transit During COVID-19

Funding is provided through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) (H.R. 133), signed in December.

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NewsJanuary 11, 2021

FTA Awards $173M Grant to Northwest Indiana Rail Project

The project consists of a 26.6-mile second track on NICTD’s South Shore commuter rail line between Gary and Michigan City.

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