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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2025

Florida Lands $42M in Fed Funding for Rail Safety Improvements

The four rail safety grants support installing safety fencing, grade crossing upgrades, and a trespassing alert system.

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Transit Dispatchesby Timothy MenardSeptember 2, 2025

Transit ROI & System Efficiencies Will Drive 'Big, Beautiful' Transit Funding

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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A rendering of a passenger train for California's High-Speed Rail project.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 27, 2025

FRA Instructed to Cut More Funding From California's High-Speed Rail

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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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 17, 2025

CHSRA Issues Forceful Rebuttal to FRA’s Proposed Funding Termination

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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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2025

USDOT Approves 529 Infrastructure Grants Totaling $2.9B Across Multiple Sectors

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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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 5, 2025

FRA Report Finds California High-Speed Rail Project in Default of Federal Grant Terms

U.S. DOT cites delays, cost overruns, and funding shortfalls in 310-page review; CHSRA has 37 days to respond before possible grant termination

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 23, 2025

Transit Bus Deliveries Stabilize in 2024, but Market Still Trails Pre-Pandemic Levels

OEM consolidation, lingering supply chain challenges, and rising ZEB demand define a transitional year for the North American bus market.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2025

New APTA Data Finds Ridership Up to 85% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

APTA’s 75th edition of the Public Transportation Fact Book and its latest Ridership Policy Brief highlight the sector’s rebound, with transit agencies delivering 7.7 billion passenger trips in 2024 — 491 million more than the previous year.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2025

USDOT Approves an Additional $607M in Funding

The awards represent the latest step in the Department’s ongoing efforts to address a large backlog of previously announced but unobligated infrastructure projects.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2025

USDOT Advances Funding on $3.2B in Infrastructure Projects

Under Secretary Duffy’s direction, the Department is working to accelerate the distribution of funds and address core infrastructure projects, according to a press release.

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