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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2018

20 transit oriented development projects awarded FTA funds

Recipients include the Chicago Transit Authority, The Ride, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, and IndyGo.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2018

MBTA GM leaving post after 15 months

MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board Vice Chair Steve Poftak will succeed Luis Ramirez as the new GM.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2018

FTA allocates $281M for transit projects in 5 cities

Projects include the Tempe Streetcar project in Arizona; and the Los Angeles Westside Purple Line Section 3 project.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2018

New Flyer 60-foot electric bus passes Altoona testing

U.S. transit agencies can now use FTA funding in support of their purchases of the company's 60-foot electric bus rapid transit buses.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2018

Honolulu to use city funds to fill light rail project shortfall

FTA demanded that Honolulu officials come up with $44 million to help pay for administrative costs associated with the project.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2018

Calif., Okla., latest to obtain FTA State Safety Oversight Certification

Federal law requires states with rail transit systems to obtain FTA certification of their SSO Programs by April 15, 2019.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2018

The Rapid adding 16 New Flyer articulated buses

The buses will support Grand Rapids’ second new BRT line, with funding provided by the FTA and the Michigan DOT.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2018

FTA honors rural public transit agencies for outstanding service

Calif.-based Monterey Salinas Transit was one of six transit agencies recognized.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

Missouri latest to land FTA State Safety Oversight certification

Federal law requires states with rail transit systems to obtain FTA certification of their SSO Programs by April 15, 2019.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

FTA to award $366M in bus grants to enhance safety, mobility

A total of 107 projects in 50 states and territories will receive funding from FTA’s Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program.

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