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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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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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A side view of a blue and green battery electric SEPTA bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 6, 2025

FTA Launches Inquiry Into Storage of Electric Buses at Philadelphia’s SEPTA, Citing Multiple Battery Fires

The inquiry follows many battery fire incidents in decommissioned electric buses with lithium-ion batteries in storage.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 4, 2025

Marc Molinaro Confirmed as Administrator of the FTA

Molinaro assumes leadership of the FTA following the tenure of Acting Administrator Tariq Bokhari, who will now serve as deputy administrator.

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Riders board an orange and gray LA Metro bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 31, 2025

FTA Rolls Out Guidance for FIFA and Olympic Host Cities Navigating Bus Safety Standards

FTA released new video guidance to help transit agencies and host cities meet safety standards for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2025

FTA Eases Grant Rules, Allows Shift from Zero to Low Emission Tech

Grant recipients can now request to switch from "no emission" to "low emission" projects under FTA grants.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2025

BAE Systems’ Gen3 Electric Drive Completes FTA Testing

The advanced electric propulsion system achieved 6.6 mpg during FTA testing, offering transit agencies a high-efficiency, low-emissions solution with enhanced performance and easier maintenance.

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SORTA hybrid-electric buses.
Newsby StaffMay 15, 2025

FTA Launches $1.5B Grant Initiative to Expand, Modernize Public Transit

This year’s Notice of Funding Opportunity brings notable changes to the grant qualification process.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2025

VTA Refines BART Silicon Valley Phase II Design to Control Costs, Preserve Vision

In a recent update to the BSVII Oversight Committee, VTA outlined a series of bold cost-saving strategies to strengthen its application for a Full Funding Grant Agreement from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2025

Sound Transit Lands Key FTA Approval for West Seattle Link Extension

The 4.1-mile West Seattle light rail extension was approved by voters in 2016 as part of ST3, with the approval of environmental work is the culmination of the planning phase that began in 2017.

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