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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 5, 2023

6 Agencies Land FTA Railcar Replacement Funds

The selections represent first-time funding from the new Rail Vehicle Replacement Program, which was created to improve safety, service, and the customer experience on subways, commuter rail, and light rail systems.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 26, 2023

FTA Proposes New Requirements to Improve Transit Worker Safety

In a proposed update to the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans (PTASP) rule, FTA will codify communication between frontline transit workers and management.

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BRT Projects Create High Demand for Goods, Services from Private Sector

Bus rapid transit (BRT) system activities should not be overlooked if partnering with the government is of interest. This is a “hot” marketplace for contracting and collaboration.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 21, 2023

FTA Recognizes Agencies for Environmental Work

Four agencies were honored as part of the FTA Climate Challenge.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 29, 2023

FTA Announces Available Funding for Tribal Transit Projects

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law increased competitive funding for the Tribal Transit Program by nearly 83% per year for five years.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 27, 2023

FTA Announces Availability of Emergency Relief Funding

To receive funding, transit agencies must have eligible expenses resulting from an event for which the president declared a major disaster within those timeframes. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 21, 2023

FTA Awards Construction Grant to Omnitrans, SBCTA

The funding will help build out the West Valley Connector BRT project.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 13, 2023

CapMetro BRT Projects Land $66M in Fed Funding

New electric battery-powered buses for the two routes will expand service without contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 8, 2023

FTA Announces Funding to Explore Transportation Insecurity

Research indicates that transportation insecurity is a factor in persistent poverty.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 27, 2023

FTA Announces $1.7B Available to Modernize Fleets

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for two programs that help transit agencies replace old buses, provide good-paying jobs, and more.

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