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NewsJanuary 20, 2021

FTA Announces $15.8M to Support Public Transit Projects During COVID-19

The selected projects include solutions such as implementing new cleaning and disinfecting protocols, contactless payment systems, and modernized data collection.

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NewsJanuary 12, 2021

FTA Receives First Application for Transit Pilot Program, Releases Funding for 4 Projects

The goal of the pilot program is faster delivery of new transit infrastructure projects.

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NewsJanuary 11, 2021

FTA Makes $14B Available to Support Public Transit During COVID-19

Funding is provided through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) (H.R. 133), signed in December.

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NewsJanuary 11, 2021

FTA Awards $173M Grant to Northwest Indiana Rail Project

The project consists of a 26.6-mile second track on NICTD’s South Shore commuter rail line between Gary and Michigan City.

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NewsJanuary 8, 2021

MARTA Orders 6 New Flyer Battery-Electric Buses

The purchase is supported by funding from the FTA’s Low or No Emission Grant Program.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2021

RTC Launches Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign

Earlier this year, the RTC received a $160,000 grant from the FTA as part of the “Innovations in Transit Public Safety” program to support efforts in combatting human trafficking.

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NewsDecember 18, 2020

FTA Awards $544.3M in Funding for 7 Transit Infrastructure Projects

With this announcement, FTA has advanced funding for 41 new CIG projects throughout the nation under this Administration, totaling approximately $10.7 billion in funding commitments.

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NewsDecember 16, 2020

FTA Announces $6M in Grant Awards to Improve Transit Access

The funding, provided through FTA's Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning, will help support nine planning projects in seven states.

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NewsDecember 11, 2020

FTA Extends Administrative Relief for Transit Agencies During COVID-19

Specifically, FTA will extend access to emergency relief funding for operations and allow more time for transit agencies to meet certain regulatory requirements.

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NewsDecember 3, 2020

TAPTCO Re-creates its Paratransit Operator Development Course

The course features 29 programs that comply with the latest FTA requirements for a Public Transit Agency Safety Plan.

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