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NewsJuly 24, 2019

FTA could improve reliability of estimating rail project costs:GAO

For example, the documents did not discuss sensitivity analyses — an assessment of each factor's effect on cost.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2019

DART lands $60M FTA grant to expand light rail capacity

When the project is complete, all stations on these lines will be able to accommodate three-car trains.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2019

VTA partners with FTA to pilot expedited project delivery program

VTA discussing participation for BART Phase II Project, a five-mile underground subway through downtown San Jose.   

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2019

San Francisco Transbay Corridor project lands $300M in CIG funding

In addition to the allocation announcement, FTA is also advancing the project into the Engineering phase.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2019

SamTrans adding 55 New Flyer articulated buses

The buses, funded by FTA grants, will replace buses from 2002 that have exceeded their useful life.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2019

Minn. Metro Transit lands $74M FTA grant for Orange BRT line

The line will connect riders along the route to major job centers, including downtown Minneapolis.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2019

CTE to lead national advanced tech transit vehicle advisory panel

Group will streamline multiple advanced bus research and education resources into a cohesive FTA-led program.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2019

Grande West partners to expand U.S. manufacturing

Spartan Motors will manufacture Vicinity buses, which will continue to satisfy the FTA’s Buy America requirements.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2019

FTA provides $9.6 million to bolster access to health care

Grants focus on transportation and tech solutions to reach medical appointments, access healthy food, and improve paratransit.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2019

FTA announces $423M in bus funding

Projects eligible for this funding opportunity include those that would replace, rehabilitate, lease, or purchase buses and related equipment.

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