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Transit Dispatchesby Mary Scott NabersDecember 14, 2022

A New, Fast-Moving Trend that Deserves Immediate Attention

Transit authorities throughout the country are quickly becoming big-time developers…and in more ways than one might have ever thought possible.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 13, 2022

NJ TRANSIT Awarded Grant to Study TOD Along HBLR Extension

The Northern Branch extension is a proposed nine-mile route through eastern Bergen County from the current terminus of Tonnelle Ave. up to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 21, 2022

NCTD Awarded Funding for Transit-Oriented Development

This funding will study the feasibility of exchanging parcels of land with the city of Escondido near the Transit Center.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 17, 2022

FTA Announces $13.1M for Transit-Oriented Development

These grants support local strategies to increase transit access and encourage ridership.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 14, 2022

45 Transit Agencies Tap GILLIG for BEBs

The awards were made possible through the FTA's annual Buses and Bus Facilities and Low- and No-Emission Vehicle programs.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 21, 2022

FTA Issues Special Directives on Risk-Based Inspection Program

SSOAs must submit documentation to FTA to demonstrate their inspection programs address the requirements.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 18, 2022

New York MTA Adding 5 Nova Bus ZEBs

The purchase is in line with the MTA's goal of transitioning its entire 5,800 bus fleet to zero-emission vehicles by 2040.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 12, 2022

FTA Makes $600M Available to Replace Aging Railcars

Eligible transit agencies and states can apply through the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY 2022 and FY 2023 Rail Vehicle Replacement Program for funds to replace vehicles on subway systems, commuter rail, and light rail systems.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 12, 2022

FTA Awards Grants to Improve Transportation For American Indian Tribes

The competitive grants under FTA's Tribal Transit Program come on top of more than $35 million in formula funding for Tribal Transit each year.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2022

FTA Announces Funding for Projects That Improve Bus Safety

Examples of bus automation projects might include strategies for avoiding collisions with pedestrians and improved emergency braking.

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