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USDOT found the Chicago Transit Authority’s safety plan insufficient to safeguard commuters on buses and rail, as crime on Chicago transit approaches a decade-high.
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The Federal Transit Administration is ordering the agency to update its safety plan and roll out security upgrades by mid-December, warning federal funds could be withheld.
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From Houston to Iowa, new federal grants are transforming bus fleets and facilities across 45 states. See which projects made the list.
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Though core transit funding held steady during the record-long shutdown, temporary fixes and growing federal debt signal uncertainty for future infrastructure and operations support.
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CIG is the largest federal discretionary grant program for transit capital investments, including heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, streetcars, and bus rapid transit.
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Metro-North begins passenger service with new Siemens Charger locomotives, marking a major step in New York’s rail modernization.
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A recent roundtable highlighted how crime on buses and trains is shaping the debate over federal transportation funding.
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The Federal Transit Administration will evaluate CATS' compliance with federal safety directives after multiple violent incidents in 2025.
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The Federal Transit Administration seeks public feedback on new Capital Investment Grant program guidance, shifting environmental reviews to EPA air quality standards.
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After a fatal transit worker accident and near misses, the FTA demands stronger safety measures from New York's MTA.
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