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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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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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