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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2018

17 public transit projects still awaiting $1.4B from Feds

Authorities in these cities have been counting on federal dollars to move ahead with planning and construction.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2018

Michigan earns 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 StaffJuly 18, 2018

FTA issues final rules to complete fed transit safety program

The safety plan rule takes effect on July 19, 2019, and compliance with the rule is required within one year of that date.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2018

Feds make $366M available to improve transit bus infrastructure

Projects eligible for this funding opportunity include those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, or purchase buses and related equipment.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2018

Md. latest state to land 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 StaffMay 9, 2018

FTA certifies West Virginia's State Safety Oversight Program

With this most recent announcement, 12 states have now achieved SSO Program certification. By federal law, the deadline cannot be waived or extended.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2018

Pennsylvania, 2 more states earn State Safety Oversight certification

Requirements include establishing an SSO agency that is financially and legally independent from the rail transit agencies it oversees.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2018

President signs appropriations bill that includes $13.5B for FTA programs

APTA President/CEO Paul Skoutelas said that in passing the bill, "Congress has preserved the strong federal partnership with states and communities that is required to improve the nation’s transportation infrastructure."

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2018

Washington D.C. meets State Safety Oversight Program deadline

Under the program, the D.C. Fire and Emergency Management Services is responsible for providing safety oversight of the D.C. Streetcar system.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2018

Honolulu rail chief talks 'faith' in project, challenges

HART CEO Andrew Robbins talks about his role as "one of the most controversial public officials in the state" and his belief in Oahu's 20-mile rail transit project.

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