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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2020

FTA awards $28M to City of El Paso, Texas for BRT system

The project will provide faster, more reliable transit service to important destinations in downtown El Paso, the El Paso International Airport, and the Far East Transfer Center.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2020

$8.5M FTA grant to target transit in poverty-stricken communities

The new "HOPE" program supports planning, engineering and technical studies, or financial planning to improve services.

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ArticlesMarch 3, 2020

The good, bad, and the ugly of federal authorization

The current authorization for federal transit assistance programs expires in September of this year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2020

FTA announces 3 CIG project sponsors approved to use $64M

Allows for additional public transportation improvements to support safety and increase access/mobility for residents in Florida and Texas.

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ArticlesFebruary 24, 2020

Tapping real estate assets to maximize monetization

Carmen Taveras, NJ Transit's first chief, real estate, economic development, and TOD, discusses implementing a strategic plan that maximizes the value and revenue of its real estate assets.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2020

Revamped Calif. station to enhance pedestrian safety

Improvements include a pedestrian undercrossing, lengthened passenger platforms, and fencing between tracks for added safety.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2020

LADOT places largest electric bus order in U.S. history

The agency's purchase will add 155 zero-emission buses to the city’s fleet.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2020

U.S. DOT commits $1.3B for section 3 of LA Metro's rail extension

The Purple Line extension will garner about 49,300 daily weekday boardings at the seven new stations.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2020

White House FY2021 budget request proposes $810B reauthorization

Will work with Congress to identify a solution to fill the $261 billion gap between HTF revenues and proposed spending levels.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2020

MARTA jurisdictions pass '15th Amendment' to fund bus, railcar ops

The move extends the full-penny sales tax that funds bus and rail service in Atlanta, as well as three counties, through 2057.

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