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A side view of a blue and green battery electric SEPTA bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 6, 2025

FTA Launches Inquiry Into Storage of Electric Buses at Philadelphia’s SEPTA, Citing Multiple Battery Fires

The inquiry follows many battery fire incidents in decommissioned electric buses with lithium-ion batteries in storage.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 4, 2025

Marc Molinaro Confirmed as Administrator of the FTA

Molinaro assumes leadership of the FTA following the tenure of Acting Administrator Tariq Bokhari, who will now serve as deputy administrator.

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Riders board an orange and gray LA Metro bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 31, 2025

FTA Rolls Out Guidance for FIFA and Olympic Host Cities Navigating Bus Safety Standards

FTA released new video guidance to help transit agencies and host cities meet safety standards for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2025

FTA Eases Grant Rules, Allows Shift from Zero to Low Emission Tech

Grant recipients can now request to switch from "no emission" to "low emission" projects under FTA grants.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2025

BAE Systems’ Gen3 Electric Drive Completes FTA Testing

The advanced electric propulsion system achieved 6.6 mpg during FTA testing, offering transit agencies a high-efficiency, low-emissions solution with enhanced performance and easier maintenance.

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SORTA hybrid-electric buses.
Newsby StaffMay 15, 2025

FTA Launches $1.5B Grant Initiative to Expand, Modernize Public Transit

This year’s Notice of Funding Opportunity brings notable changes to the grant qualification process.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2025

VTA Refines BART Silicon Valley Phase II Design to Control Costs, Preserve Vision

In a recent update to the BSVII Oversight Committee, VTA outlined a series of bold cost-saving strategies to strengthen its application for a Full Funding Grant Agreement from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2025

Sound Transit Lands Key FTA Approval for West Seattle Link Extension

The 4.1-mile West Seattle light rail extension was approved by voters in 2016 as part of ST3, with the approval of environmental work is the culmination of the planning phase that began in 2017.

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Articlesby Alex RomanApril 7, 2025

CALSTART and the FTA Explore Wireless Charging for BEBs

METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman spoke to CALSTART’s Brian Ballschmidt, Brian Lee, Katrina Sutton about key findings from its recent report for the FTA, what the future may hold for wireless charging, and more.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 5, 2025

Marcus Molinaro Nominated as Next FTA Administrator

Molinaro served as U.S. representative for New York's 19th congressional district from 2023 to 2025, where he also served on the House Committee on Agriculture, the House T&I Committee, and the House Committee on Small Business. 

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