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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 26, 2024

FTA Awards $64.2M for New BRT Line in Seattle

The grant for the new RapidRide J Line was funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsDecember 20, 2023

FTA Takes Steps to Address Nationwide Transit Worker Assaults

The Administration is encouraging members of the public, transit agencies, and other interested parties to submit comments on the proposed General Directive, which will be open for 60 days until February 20.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 15, 2023

VIA Announces Milestone for Advanced Rapid Transit

In the FTA’s approval letter, the federal agency notes that VIA has committed local dollars against the project, which is estimated to be about $446.3 million.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 12, 2023

Virginia Breeze Hits Ridership Record

Managed by the Virginia DRPT and funded through the FTA’s Intercity Bus Program, The Virginia Breeze is a vital intercity bus service connecting communities across the Commonwealth to larger cities and other major forms of transportation.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 6, 2023

CapMetro Taps WSP, Partners to Automate Bus Yard

The $1.26 million project is partly funded by a nearly $950,000 grant provided through the FTA’s ADAS for Transit Buses Demonstration and Automated Transit Bus Maintenance and Yard Operations Demonstration Program, with CapMetro funding the remaining costs.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 1, 2023

FTA Announces More Than $300M Available to Make Transit Stations Accessible

Funding is available through FTA’s All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP).

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 17, 2023

FTA Awards $110M for Madison BRT Project

The grant will be used to build a 15-mile route that will provide fast, frequent, clean, and reliable service for the University of Wisconsin, the Madison Central Business District, and other important destinations in Wisconsin’s capital city.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 16, 2023

FTA Announces Funding Opportunity to Improve Transit Access for Older Adults, People with Disabilities

The funding is available through FTA’s Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) grant program.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 15, 2023

FTA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rules to Strengthen Transit Safety Oversight

The FTA is seeking public comment on proposed changes to federal regulations that increase the roles and responsibilities of SSOAs to maintain effective oversight of rail transit systems nationwide.  

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 14, 2023

FTA Review Reveals How OCTA's Transit Operations Are Running

​Every three years, the FTA completes a thorough review of transit operations and business practices for compliance with federal requirements and the industry’s best practices. 

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