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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 6, 2023

FTA Announces Progress on Hudson River Tunnel Project

Once the project begins, it is expected to create more than 72,000 American jobs in the region.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 26, 2023

FTA Announces Awards to Put Cleaner Buses in Communities

This funding invests in more than 1,700 American-built buses that will be manufactured with American parts and labor.

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Rail Projects Rolling Out At Breakneck Pace

Upcoming rail projects will tend to have similar components, but they will differ in size and type. Planning documents indicate that commonalities will include enhancing operations, acquiring new technology, and initiating ways to efficiently accommodate more riders.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 14, 2023

K. Jane Williams Joins TRC's Advisory Board

Williams lends over 25 years of executive experience in the industry, having served at the Department of Energy and Department of Labor under President Reagan, the Department of the Interior under President George H.W. Bush, and the Department of Transportation under President Trump.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 13, 2023

Pittsburgh Regional Transit Executes $150M FTA Grant Agreement for BRT Line

The $150 million grant means the project has all funding in-hand to construct the $291 million system, which will provide more reliable, convenient, and faster service.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 8, 2023

FTA Announces Grants for Research to Improve Bus Safety

Recipients will demonstrate technologies that reduce bus collisions, improve facility operations, and improve the accessibility and efficiency of service. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 31, 2023

FTA Asks for Comment on Proposed Updates to National Safety Plan

The draft of the updated safety plan was published in the Federal Register for a 60-day comment period.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 16, 2023

Report Examines FTA ZEB Funding Programs

The Transportation for America report finds that higher demand for zero-emission grants significantly lowered the probability of accessing zero-emission project funds.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 12, 2023

FTA Pens Letter Announcing End to COVID-19 Relief

Amid the end of the incident period for all COVID-19 emergency and major disaster declarations, FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez wrote a letter to announce the administration will stop offering COVID-19 relief funding.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 10, 2023

VIA to Proceed on Advanced Rapid Transit Corridor

VIA is now set to begin operating an important new service by 2027.

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