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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2009

METRO Briefs

S.F. Muni operations chief resigns. U.S. DOT taps PSU professor. NYC Transit seeking announcers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2009

Sec. LaHood awards $6.7 Million in training grants

The OJT/SS grants were included in ARRA to supplement federal training programs and to support the training programs of state departments of transportation for highway construction contractors, apprentices and trainees.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2009

Sec. LaHood announces HSR funding guidelines

The program will offer grants for both planning and construction and includes an $8 billion competitive grant program and a continuing $1 billion annual investment proposed in the President’s budget.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2009

DOT, HUD, EPA partner for housing, transport goals

Earlier this year, HUD and DOT announced an unprecedented agreement to implement joint housing and transportation initiatives. With EPA joining the partnership, the three agencies will work together to ensure that these housing and transportation goals are met while simultaneously protecting the environment, promoting equitable development and helping to address the challenges of climate change.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2009

AASHTO launches new financing site

The site is designed to identify a comprehensive set of funding and financing mechanisms that can be used to generate investment for critical transportation projects.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2009

Anne Ferro nominated to head FMCSA

Ferro is currently President of the Maryland Motor Truck Association and serves on several regional advisory committees relating to freight planning, highway safety and transportation funding.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2009

Biden, LaHood meet with governors on HSR

Session was an opportunity for state leaders to share their ideas with the Obama administration about the future of high-speed trains in America.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2009

MARTA ARRA funds reallocated to mend deficit

Atlanta agency, in turn, will reallocate $25 million of its capital dollars to fund transit-related projects in its service area.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2009

Rogoff receives Senate approval to head FTA

John Porcari's nomination as deputy secretary of transportation was also approved by the Senate. He previously served as secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2009

LaHood announces availability of TIGER grants

Awards can range from $20 million up to $300 million to support high impact transportation projects.

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