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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2024

FTA Awards $1.5B in Grants to Modernize Bus Fleets

Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, FTA has awarded nearly $5 billion in the past three years to replace and modernize transit buses on America’s roadways, building new technology with American workers. U.S. factories will produce more than 4,600 of these new buses.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2024

FTA Makes $1.9M Available to Improve the Transit Customer Experience

The Notice of Funding Opportunity is intended to advance emerging technologies, strategies, and innovations that make transit easier and more accessible for transit riders across the country.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 23, 2024

Feds Make $10.5M Available for Housing Near Transit

FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning supports local planning and investment near transit hubs to promote sustainable, livable, and equitable communities, with a focus on projects that plan for affordable housing.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 13, 2024

FTA Budget Includes $500M for VTA's BART Silicon Valley Extension Project

The funding allocation demonstrates the federal government’s commitment to BART’s infrastructure project.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2024

Boston's MBTA Orders 80 New Flyer Electric Buses

The purchase will be supported by funds awarded through the FTA's Low-No grant program. This contract was added to New Flyer’s backlog in Q4 2023.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2024

FTA Recognizes 3 Agencies for Sustainability Efforts

The agencies participate in FTA's Sustainable Transit for a Healthy Planet Climate Challenge, which encourages transit leaders to take bold actions and prioritize investments to help tackle the climate crisis.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 10, 2024

FTA Finalizes Regulations to Promote Transit Safety, Protect Workers

The major safety updates will make transit systems safer for transit workers and passengers nationwide, while providing workers more input in safety-making decisions through enhanced safety committees.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 5, 2024

FTA Providing $20.5B to Support Transit, Boost Communities

The investments will help people get to work, school, healthcare appointments, and other destinations via subways, light rail, buses, and ferry systems.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 2, 2024

FTA Awards $17M to Transit Oriented Development Projects

With funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, FTA’s Pilot Program for TOD Planning is helping communities develop local plans to encourage ridership by developing housing and businesses near transit corridors.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2024

3 Agencies Land $631M in FTA Funds for Railcar Vehicle Replacement

The investment, a part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will improve transportation systems across the nation while creating good-paying jobs and boosting economic competitiveness.

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