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NewsJanuary 19, 2022

36 Tribal Governments Receive More Than $10 Million in Tribal Transit Grant Awards

The funding helps meet the transportation needs of Tribal citizens, including older adults, people with disabilities, and youth in rural areas.

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NewsDecember 30, 2021

MARTA Announces First Transaction of Affordable Housing Preservation Fund

Through the low-income housing tax credit regulatory agreement, 169 of the project units are subject to income restrictions at 60% area median income.

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Transit Dispatchesby Patrick Salemme December 29, 2021

Understanding Mobility: Why Transit Operators Must Lead the Way

Between the recently approved U.S. Infrastructure Bill and post-lockdown ridership remaining in a state of flux, now is both a critical and an ideal time for transit agencies to re-imagine the service they provide.

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Transit Dispatchesby David ScoreyDecember 22, 2021

How Public Transit Agencies Can Act on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

In part two of our series, Keolis’ David Scorey highlights the impact of the largest-ever single investment in public transportation in the U.S.

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NewsDecember 21, 2021

GRTC Awarded State Grant to Study Zero Fares

The $8 million state grant is being matched with local funds from the City of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University.

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NewsDecember 14, 2021

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Announces ARP Grant Awards to King County Metro, TriMet, MARTA

These funds are intended to help transit agencies maintain service and jobs as communities continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NewsDecember 7, 2021

Cost of Caltrain Electrification Increases, Project on Track for 2024

The cost will require an additional $462 million over the initial estimate for the project, $129 million over the estimate made by the Federal Transit Administration earlier this year.

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NewsNovember 23, 2021

MTI Releases Report to Help Fund California's Local Transportation

The Mineta Transportation Institute releases a guide to local transportation revenue sources in California.

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NewsNovember 19, 2021

U.S. DOT Awards Valley Metro $158.1M Grant for Light Rail Extension

The 1.6-mile light rail extension will provide frequent, reliable, sustainable, and safe public transportation, helping residents get to work, schools, healthcare facilities, recreational venues and more between downtown Phoenix and the planned redevelopment of the Metrocenter Mall.

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NewsNovember 16, 2021

FTA Announces $2 Million Funding Opportunity to Advance Innovation in Transit

FTA's Enhancing Mobility Innovation Program supports innovations that encourage people to get on board, such as integrated fare payment systems and user-friendly software for on-demand public transportation.

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