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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2018

20 transit oriented development projects awarded FTA funds

Recipients include the Chicago Transit Authority, The Ride, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, and IndyGo.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2018

OKC lands $14M federal grant for rapid transit line

The eight-mile line will connect downtown Oklahoma City with regional medical and commercial centers on the city’s northwest side.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2018

SEPTA lands $15M BUILD grant to improve passenger access

The grant will fund approximately 39% of the $38 million project, and will leverage more than $23 million in additional state, local, and private funds.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2018

86% of Americans support Fed funding for public transportation

Nearly 50% interested in access to different transportation modes for door-to-door travel with a single payment for the entire trip.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2018

VIA selected to receive $2M grant for electric vehicles

The FTA is making $84.45 million available nationwide in selections for the Low- or No-Emission Grant program.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2018

Illinois, Tennessee obtain FTA safety oversight certification

States must receive FTA certification by April 15, 2019 or new federal transit funds cannot be awarded.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2018

17 public transit projects still awaiting $1.4B from Feds

Authorities in these cities have been counting on federal dollars to move ahead with planning and construction.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2018

L.A. streetcar project funding plan approved by city council committee

A planned four-mile streetcar system would stop at key downtown Los Angeles stops.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2018

FRA issues $1.26M for rail capital projects

Factors considered included supporting economic vitality; leveraging federal funding; and using innovative ways to improve safety.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2018

MBTA's Green Line extension awarded $250M fed infusion

The 4.7-mile light rail line will serve some of the region’s most densely populated communities that currently lack access to rail transit.

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