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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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APTA leaders and members met with lawmakers to advocate for full federal funding of transit and passenger rail, along with policy reforms to accelerate project delivery and strengthen local decision-making.
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Federal Transit Administrator Marc Molinaro recently addressed the crowd at the APTA's TRANSform Conference, which was held Sept. 14 to 17 in Boston.
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The four rail safety grants support installing safety fencing, grade crossing upgrades, and a trespassing alert system.
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For many years, the narrative surrounding public transit improvements has been heavily weighted toward environmental gains and carbon reduction. While these are undeniably crucial long-term benefits, the immediate focus of this new funding environment is firmly on demonstrable system efficiencies and a clear return on investment.
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The Federal Railroad Administration has been directed to withdraw $175 million from four California High-Speed Rail projects as federal officials raise concerns over the multibillion-dollar rail effort.
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In a 14-page letter addressed to FRA Acting Administrator Drew Feeley, Choudri defended the project’s progress and sharply criticized what he described as the FRA’s “unfounded,” “misleading,” and “disingenuous” assertions.
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As Transit Market Leader for the Americas, she brings deep expertise in federal funding strategy, ESG-focused development, and equity-centered leadership.
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The announcement brings the total number of projects approved under the current administration to 1,065, representing approximately $10 billion in federal investment.
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