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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2007

FTA proposes reconstruction of charter bus rules

Administration to accept comments on proposal until April 16.

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ArticlesFebruary 15, 2007

FTA rules against Westchester DOT

FTA orders WCDOT to cease and desist providing impermissible charter services.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2007

FTA slates second meeting on Buy America proposal

Deadline for comments extended to Feb. 28, 2007.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2006

Continuing resolution to fund FTA programs through February passed

Resolution keeps funding at FY 2006 levels until new bill for FY 2007 is enacted.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2006

FTA charter negotiations end with mixed results

Definition of "charter operations" still not formalized despite vigorous efforts on both sides.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2006

BAE to develop fuel-cell technology for FTA program

Company will integrate technology on hybrid transit bus.

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Newsby StaffOctober 12, 2006

Reauthorization is hot topic at APTA annual meeting

Highlights included a speech by newly elected FTA Administrator James S. Simpson.

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Newsby StaffOctober 12, 2006

FTA grants $12M to California fuel cell bus projects

Projects will advance fuel cell activities in Oakland, San Francisco, the Coachella Valley and Southern California.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2006

3 agencies release first RFP under FTA pilot project

Agencies use Implicit’s PurchasePooling software solution.

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ArticlesSeptember 14, 2006

FTA Sifts Through Muddled Public, Charter Bus Service Issues

Important FTA negotiations may finally clarify federal rules regarding public transit agencies and their ability to provide charter services. Those involved are hopeful that the process will finally end confusion.

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