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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2024

Caltrain Completes Electrification Testing to San Francisco

Last week, tests were conducted on the electric trains, overhead contact system, grounding, bonding, and existing infrastructure, specifically in the final segment from San Francisco to Millbrae.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 15, 2024

US DOT Funds $23M to Boost Transformative Infrastructure Improvements

The program provides two years of no-cost, intensive technical assistance to under-resourced and disadvantaged communities to help them identify, develop, and deliver transportation projects to achieve locally-driven economic development, health, environment, mobility, and access goals.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 2, 2024

FTA Awards $17M to Transit Oriented Development Projects

With funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, FTA’s Pilot Program for TOD Planning is helping communities develop local plans to encourage ridership by developing housing and businesses near transit corridors.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 1, 2024

Las Vegas Bus Rapid Project Lands Fed Funding

The grant, for the new Maryland Parkway line, was funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which includes historic funding for public transit systems of all sizes.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 1, 2024

$2.4B in CRISI Funding Now Available

CRISI grants advance projects that modernize America’s freight and intercity passenger rail infrastructure, allowing people and goods to move with greater safety, efficiency, and reliability.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 29, 2024

DOT Makes $5.1B Available for Significant National Infrastructure Projects

The application process for three discretionary programs has been streamlined into the single Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Program opportunity.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 26, 2024

New York City Transit Unveils Security Monitor Screen Bus Pilot

The high-definition LCD screens are installed on board near the entry stairwell and continuously stream live video feeds from existing security camera infrastructure onboard buses.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 19, 2024

Canada’s 3 Biggest Transit Agencies Urge Government to Advance Next Wave of Funding

In the joint submission, the transit agencies outline significant challenges they face due to aging infrastructure, an outdated funding model that relies on regressive sources such as transit fares and property taxes, and the exceptional ridership growth forecasted for the coming decades.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 15, 2024

U.S. DOT Awards $50M in SMART Grants

The competitive grant program, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides $500 million over five years for state, local, and Tribal governments to leverage advances in technology to create safer, more efficient, and more innovative transportation systems.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 14, 2024

Feds Announce $900K in Grants to Support Intercity Passenger Rail

Created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the IRC Program provides new opportunities to entities implementing IRCs to advance multi-state and regional passenger rail service efforts.

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