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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 9, 2022

U.S DOT Announces Research Funding to Improve People’s Transportation Access

FTA plans to share findings with the public so research organizations, transit agencies, and others can learn from and expand upon the insights developed from research.  

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 26, 2022

FTA Offers $1.75B to Make Public Transportation Rail Stations More Accessible

The funding will help agencies retrofit subway stations so people who need an elevator or ramp — including people who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility — can still reliably access the rail systems serving their communities.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 26, 2022

CTA Launches New Building Small Businesses Program

The BSB Program is the latest in a series of initiatives launched by the CTA to bring equity and inclusion to all aspects of its operations.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 22, 2022

U.S. DOT, Administration Propose Improvements to DBE Program

Spanning nearly 40 years and mandated by Congress, the DBE and ACDBE programs are intended to prevent discrimination, and remedy the continuing effects of past discrimination, against small businesses owned and controlled by disadvantaged individuals.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 15, 2022

MBTA Provides Update on Safety Work Progress

Over the last several weeks, the agency has implemented safety plans to address track conditions and maintenance, updated safety trainings and directives, and has addressed staffing shortages.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 8, 2022

Feds Make Historic Funding Available to Modernize Passenger Ferry Service

The investment electrifying ferries is just one component of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s major investment in moving to electric transportation infrastructure.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 29, 2022

EMBARK, City Officials Break Ground on RAPID Line

The first line is expected to begin service in fall 2023.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 15, 2022

FTA Issues Directives to MBTA, DPU to Correct Safety Issues

The special directives being issued are a result of the FTA's safety management inspection of the MBTA that began April 14, 2022.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 14, 2022

BYD Double Decker Passes FTA Durability Testing

The BYD C10MS joins a full range of BYD zero-emission vehicles that have passed the Altoona test.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 2, 2022

U.S. DOT Announces $25M in Grants to Help Transit Agencies

The grant awards will help provide Americans in communities across the country with better transit service.

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