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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2017

Commuter rail continues to make progress on PTC, according to APTA

Since APTA's last quarterly report, the Federal Transit Administration has updated the SOGR for the public transit industry which has increased to $90 billion.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2017

FTA to withhold funding from D.C., Md. and Va. pending safety oversight program

The funds will be withheld until the jurisdictions pass identical legislation and meet related requirements in order for FTA to certify a new SSOP for WMATA Metrorail.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2017

Chao confirmed as new Secretary of Transportation

Several prominent Democrats, including Sen. Charles E. Schumer and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, were among those voting against Chao, who had cruised through three confirmation hearings for other cabinet positions previously without a dissenting vote.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2017

U.S. DOT designates 10 automated vehicle proving grounds for testing

Designees all have different facilities that can be used to gauge safety, manage various roadways and conditions, and handle various types of vehicles.

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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 13, 2017

U.S.-China zero emissions 'race' unveils guidelines

The friendly competition between the two countries encourages transit providers to deploy a new generation of non-polluting buses.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2017

Transportation Secretary nominee cruises through hearing, offers few solutions

Elaine Chao promised to look at creative ways to attract funding for the $1 trillion infrastructure investment that the president-elect campaigned on, but was careful to avoid mentioning any specific financial figures.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2017

FMCSA issues guidance for interstate passenger transportation

Aims to clarify existing regulations and requirements that have been changed over the years through legislation, rulemaking, and litigation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2017

Report focuses on economic growth spurred through ARRA investment

The new report reviews the metrics for success for that funding in all sectors of the nation’s transportation systems as well as the long-term impact those dollars made on improving the lives of Americans across the country.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2017

U.S. DOT commits $1.5B to L.A. Metro Purple Line Extension

Coupled with Metro’s $747 million local match made possible by 2008’s Measure R sales tax, $2.4 billion is now secured to continue construction of one of L.A. County’s most critically needed public transit projects.

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