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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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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2019

FTA threatens to withhold funds if WMATA restores late-night services

Local officials are leading an effort to restore service hours the agency cut beginning with its SafeTrack rebuilding effort in 2016.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2019

Transit and rail expert Tyson joins HNTB in Dallas

Former FTA Region 6 regional engineer brings design, project and program management experience.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2019

Via to provide first-and-last mile services for LA Metro

The value of the year-long pilot is $2.5M, which is funded in part by a $1.35M grant from the FTA.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2019

Portland streetcar system lands FTA grant

The grant is part of the FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning, which funds land use and transportation planning along fixed-guideway transit investments.

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