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Launched during Infrastructure Week, the report found that a majority of Americans are concerned about safety on poorly designed and/or maintained roads and bridges (86%); want their community to invest more money now in quality infrastructure that will stand the test of time (86%); and more.
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In 2017, Durham Region launched its On Demand pilot project, which put the agency on the path to a high-quality and cost-effective transit program for rural residents.
Read More →Federal tribal transit grants have enabled dozens of tribal communities and transit providers to purchase, modernize, and expand bus fleets, increase service for seniors and people with disabilities and launch new bus, van and commuter service in rural communities that had never been served by public transit before.
Read More →In July, Congress passed a new two-year bill – MAP-21. Highlights contained include an expanded TIFIA program as well as streamlined New Starts and project delivery processes.
Read More →The county required a vehicle that could handle unpaved roads while serving rural and special-needs passengers. Plans to manufacture the Brevi Bus in the county are under way.
Read More →The program selection criteria encompassed safety, economic competitiveness, quality of life, state of good repair, environmental sustainability, innovation, and partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders.
Read More →Walkable urban communities are growing in popularity, due to changing demographics and the current economic climate. As a top economic driver, transit is in an optimal position to help bring the route to recovery closer to home.
Read More →The Bureau received 406 applications requesting more than $127 million in funding. Of those, 70 applications totaling $19 million were submitted from Tribal applicants.
Read More →The deployment at Rochester's RTS marks one of the largest on-demand transit implementations in North America, setting a new benchmark for public transportation accessibility and connectivity, TRC said.
Read More →Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., CEO of Jacksonville Transportation Authority, recently testified to the U.S. House of Representatives on behalf of the APTA regarding the impact of federal funding on public transit agencies.
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