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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2019

FTA releases $5M funding opportunity for tribal transit

In FY 2018, FTA awarded Tribal Transit funds to 36 competitively selected projects in 14 states.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2019

FTA offers $15M funding opportunity for innovative mobility projects

Projects will focus on mobility on demand, strategic transit automation research, and payment integration.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2019

Valley Metro rail extension gets FTA approval to enter engineering

The approval moves the project forward in the capital grants program.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2019

FTA allocates $1.36B in CIG funding for 16 new, existing projects

The agency has advanced funding for 22 new CIG projects throughout the nation since Jan. 20, 2017.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2019

FTA seeking to 'put brakes' on human trafficking in public transit

The administration published two NOFOs, each with $2 million in competitive funding.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2019

N.Y. Senate passes legislation to add transit dependent NFTA board members

The new appointments could play a major role in shaping NFTA’s future, which includes a possible $1.6 billion light rail expansion.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2019

FTA transfers WMATA safety, announces all states now meet oversight standards

In addition, approximately $48.5 million in FTA grant funding withheld due to the District, Maryland, and Virginia is now available

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2019

FTA announces $85M funding for tech. advanced transit buses

The Low-No Program helps project sponsors purchase or lease low- or no-emission vehicles.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2019

FTA advises N.C. rail project to address concerns, stay on schedule

The agency also advised GoTriangle to set the project’s budget to at least $2.5 billion to cover recent changes and rising construction costs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2019

Florida, New Jersey, New York meet rail safety oversight deadline

States must receive FTA certification by April 15, 2019 or new federal transit funds cannot be awarded.

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