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NewsOctober 8, 2020

FTA Awards $9M to 10 Projects to Advance Transit Innovation, Safety

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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NewsOctober 7, 2020

Metra’s Proposed 2021 Budget Includes $386M in Capital Spending

Funding will go toward major investments in railcars, locomotives, bridges, and stations.

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NewsOctober 5, 2020

FTA Makes $10M Available to Deploy Innovations that Help Transit Industry During COVID-19 Recovery

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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NewsOctober 2, 2020

FTA Issues Final Report to Improve Access to Transportation

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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NewsOctober 1, 2020

Congress Extends Surface Transportation Programs

APTA President/CEO Paul P. Skoutelas released a statement praising the move.

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NewsSeptember 28, 2020

M.J. Maynard Talks Mobility and More on METROspectives Podcast

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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NewsSeptember 25, 2020

FTA Makes $6.2M Available for Transit Planning

The competitive grant funds are provided through FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning.

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NewsSeptember 24, 2020

FRA Awards $320M for Rail Infrastructure, Safety Improvements

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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NewsSeptember 23, 2020

ABA Urges Congress to Provide Funding for Motorcoach Industry

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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NewsSeptember 21, 2020

WMATA Considering Service Cuts, Layoffs if Federal Funding Lapses

The agency has estimated it will deplete its share of CARES funding by the end of the calendar year.

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