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ArticlesSeptember 13, 2006

Critics decry 'small starts' bias

Perhaps the most visible — and controversial — of the FTA’s policy changes in recent months are those that begin to interpret the new so-called “small starts” program created by SAFETEA-LU.

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ArticlesSeptember 13, 2006

FTA's South American trip finds BRT mania

Latin American cities are looking at smaller scale public transport investments as a means to cope with growing traffic congestion while preserving their historic city centers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2006

FTA's Bushue signs $700M pledge for DART rail project

Grant is largest ever awarded to DART.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2006

FTA, Implicit PurchasePooling Solutions to recruit for pilot program

Participating agencies eligible for 90% federal funding on bus, light rail purchases.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2006

FTA rules against agency in charter rules case

Akron Transit to lose $622,500 in future federal funds after violating charter bus rules.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2006

ABA addresses charter rule violations with FTA

Unfair competition could lead to reduction in intercity bus service where transit is not available.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2006

A desire named streetcar

FTA Small Starts program favors quick-to-implement projects like streetcar service.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2006

COMTO, FTA celebrate 50th anniversary of bus boycotts

Transit leaders held a two-day program in December honoring the life and contributions of the late Rosa Parks.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2005

Report: FTA should help with rising LRT costs

Light rail costs can be reduced through increased supplier competition, more transit agency expertise.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2005

Hybrid bus report released

FTA-funded study describes benefits of hybrid-electric transit buses and the barriers to putting more in service.

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