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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2019

PSTA's Lyft partnership hits 10K rides milestone

The service is tailored for those who because of their disability, are unable to independently use the regular, accessible PSTA buses.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2019

Fla.'s JTA testing ADA-accessible autonomous shuttle

The agency welcomed officials and disability advocate groups to experience the shuttle and to provide feedback.

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ArticlesOctober 15, 2019

C-TRAN focuses on core areas to boost service, operations

The agency was named APTA’s 2019 national mid-sized Transit System of the Year for agencies with ridership between four million and 20 million trips per year.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2019

NJ TRANSIT exploring future with autonomous vehicles

Submitted proposal to FTA for a $950,000 grant to test three self-driving shuttles as part of a pilot program.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2019

FTA awards $40M CIG grant for Reno BRT expansion program

The project expands BRT service by 1.8 miles from its current northern endpoint in downtown to the University of Nevada, Reno.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2019

Mich.-based SMART, DDOT to buy Proterra e-buses, chargers

Agencies awarded $2.6 million through FTA Low-No Program for the vehicles and charging equipment.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2019

NJ TRANSIT increases DBE participation goal

Last year, the agency awarded $31 million in contracts to DBE firms, representing a participation rate of 19% for the year.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2019

Tempe streetcar project receives $75 million from FTA

The total project cost is $192.4 million, including a request of $75 million in federal transit infrastructure grants.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2019

FTA announces $19M to support transit oriented development

In order to apply for program funding, an applicant must be an FTA grantee.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2019

NJ TRANSIT submits revised financial plan for Portal North Bridge Project

The moves comes after feedback from FTA and U.S. DOT on a previous submission, making more local money available for the project while keeping costs in check. 

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