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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2019

FTA announces $423M in bus funding

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

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ArticlesMay 13, 2019

How Transit Can Help Prevent Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery affecting victims worldwide, including in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2019

FTA releases $5M funding opportunity for tribal transit

In FY 2018, FTA awarded Tribal Transit funds to 36 competitively selected projects in 14 states.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2019

FTA offers $15M funding opportunity for innovative mobility projects

Projects will focus on mobility on demand, strategic transit automation research, and payment integration.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2019

TriMet’s New Flyer electric buses powered entirely by wind

The buses have electric motors powered by energy stored in rechargeable battery packs instead of combustion engines fueled by diesel.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2019

Valley Metro rail extension gets FTA approval to enter engineering

The approval moves the project forward in the capital grants program.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2019

Sound Transit rail extension moves into next phase

In the coming months, the agency will continue intensive work to advance its federal grant application.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2019

FTA allocates $1.36B in CIG funding for 16 new, existing projects

The agency has advanced funding for 22 new CIG projects throughout the nation since Jan. 20, 2017.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2019

FTA seeking to 'put brakes' on human trafficking in public transit

The administration published two NOFOs, each with $2 million in competitive funding.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2019

'Bus Only' traffic signals coming to 6 D.C. intersections

The technology, known as "queue jump," is part of a package of improvements designed to speed bus trips and keep service on time.

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