
The Safety Research and Demonstration Program is part of a larger safety research effort at the U.S. Department of Transportation that provides technical and financial support for transit agencies to pursue innovative approaches to eliminate or mitigate safety hazards.
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Funding will go toward major investments in railcars, locomotives, bridges, and stations.
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As communities nationwide shift their focus from response to economic recovery, transit agencies are supporting local efforts by increasing the availability of service.
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The report identifies challenges and barriers to improving access to transportation for people with disabilities, older adults, and individuals of low income.
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APTA President/CEO Paul P. Skoutelas released a statement praising the move.
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She also discusses transit's role in communities around the nation, the RTC’s ongoing work with the ADA community, and more.
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The competitive grant funds are provided through FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning.
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Nine of the projects were selected to specifically address safety at highway-rail grade crossings, and deter illegal trespassing, which is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in America.
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The association is asking Congress to help the transportation sectors that received no direct assistance through the CARES Act before it provides a second round of direct assistance to other transportation sectors, such as the airlines.
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The agency has estimated it will deplete its share of CARES funding by the end of the calendar year.
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