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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2017

Ohio State U., Auburn land LoNo-CAP grant funding

Both universities will conduct testing, evaluation, and analysis of low or no emission components intended for use in LoNo transit buses used to provide public transportation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2017

FASTLANE grant applications total more than $7B

The program was established in the FAST Act to fund critical freight and highway projects across the country.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2017

Sacramento RT lands fed grant to improve rail track worker safety

Working with Protran Technology, a Harsco Rail Co., equipment will be installed in RT’s entire fleet of light rail vehicles and up to 60 Track Workers will be supplied with a smart device and/or an upgraded wearable warning device.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2016

New Orleans-Baton Rouge commuter rail plan gets fed funds

The timeline for the new service will take several years, since  commuter train line has not existed between the two cities previously and a source of local public funding must be identified.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2016

TEX Rail, Feds reach $499M grant agreement for commuter rail line

The 26.8-mile commuter rail line will serve downtown Fort Worth, the City of Grapevine, and DFW Airport.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2016

OKC's EMBARK receives federal grant for CNG bus purchase

Six new buses will replace aging vehicles in the fleet. The buses will be similar to the six 40-foot CNG buses that rolled out on the street this fall.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2016

$300M in University Transportation Center grants announced

Subsequent awards using Federal FY17 - FY20 funding will be made annually, subject to availability of funds and grantee compliance with grant terms and conditions.

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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2016

Marin Transit to add 2 BYD electric buses

The $1.6 million pilot project will evaluate the performance, reliability, cost, and sustainability of the buses on various routes throughout Marin County.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2016

Feds makes up to $850M available in FASTLANE infrastructure grants

The program was established in the FAST Act to fund critical freight and highway projects across the country.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2016

Chicago RTA awards $7M to projects serving seniors, people with disabilities

The funds are dedicated to removing barriers to transportation service and expanding available transportation mobility options.

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