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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2009

President Obama nominates Rogoff to lead FTA

Rogoff is a recipient of the U.S. Coast Guard Distinguished Public Service Award and the Lester P. Lamm Memorial Award for outstanding leadership and dedication to U.S. highway transportation programs.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2009

Sound Transit: light rail integrity not impacted

Analyses conducted by the FTA, an engineering firm and Sound Transit all concluded that, despite forged information related to the grade of steel used in some guideway foundations, the system is structurally sound.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2009

Azure Dynamics’ hybrid bus passes Altoona testing

Test qualifies Ford E-450 shuttle buses, built with the Balance Hybrid Electric drive train system, for FTA programs of up to 80 percent funding when purchased by public transit agencies.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2009

FTA to provide $308.6M for Denver light rail

FasTracks is RTD's comprehensive plan to build and operate high-speed rail lines and expand and improve bus service and park-n-rides throughout the region.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2009

FTA to provide $428.3M for Utah rail extension

When complete, the project will include nine stations, 3,035 park-and-ride spaces, and 28 transit vehicles.

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Newsby StaffDecember 31, 2008

METRO Briefs

FTA: TARC can continue services. UTA starts quick-pay system. Marylands cuts to impact WV residents.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2008

Welbes named new FTA executive director

In his new position, Welbes will be accountable for providing executive leadership and continuity for the day-to-day administration and operation of the full range of FTA's responsibilities.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2008

S.F. subway project receives final clearance

The $1.3 billion Central Subway project has been favorably evaluated by the FTA as a "New Starts" project and is receiving federal funding from Congress. Construction is expected to begin in 2010, with service to the public starting in 2016.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2008

UMA discusses priorities with Obama team

Topics included the FTA’s Final Charter Bus Rule, as well as occupant protection and the enforcement of the FMCSA's new entrant program.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2008

Transit officials lobby Congress for AIG help

The transit leasing agreements, known as SILO and LILO transactions, were promoted by the FTA from the late 1980s through 2003, as an innovative, legal way for public transit systems to gain additional revenue.

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