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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2018

The Rapid adding 16 New Flyer articulated buses

The buses will support Grand Rapids’ second new BRT line, with funding provided by the FTA and the Michigan DOT.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2018

FTA honors rural public transit agencies for outstanding service

Calif.-based Monterey Salinas Transit was one of six transit agencies recognized.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

Missouri latest to land FTA State Safety Oversight certification

Federal law requires states with rail transit systems to obtain FTA certification of their SSO Programs by April 15, 2019.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

FTA to award $366M in bus grants to enhance safety, mobility

A total of 107 projects in 50 states and territories will receive funding from FTA’s Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

FTA to reimburse L.A. Metro for early work on Purple Line extension

The approval also clears the way for Metro to take advantage of highly competitive tunnel contract bids, which have come in lower than expected.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

Utah Transit Authority adding 5 New Flyer battery-electric buses

The award includes the zero-emission buses and supporting charging equipment, and was supported by FTA's Low-No program.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

FTA issues new ultimatum on Honolulu rail project

The FTA’s estimate puts rail’s price tag at $8.3 billion, which is $134 million more than the city’s budget estimate. HART now needs to find that additional money in the next 60 days.

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ArticlesSeptember 24, 2018

Women in Transportation: K. Jane Williams

A discussion with FTA Acting Administrator K. Jane Williams.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2018

FTA seeks expedited project delivery participants for pilot

Intends to work with selected project sponsors to further define the steps that must be completed before a construction grant can be awarded under the Pilot Program.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2018

FTA makes $6.3M available for improved access to healthcare

Will help improve options for people with limited transportation choices and bridge gap between service providers in the transportation and health sectors.

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