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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

Senators threaten to withhold WMATA funds if it selects Chinese railcars

CRRC is actively pursuing a WMATA contract likely to exceed $1 billion to build up to 800 of its new 8000-series railcars.

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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 StaffApril 2, 2019

Pennsylvania report urges immediate action to address funding crisis

In recent weeks, risks to state transit funding have been recognized across the commonwealth.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2019

NY budget includes congestion pricing to fund MTA upgrades

Will include the installation of electronic tolling devices on the perimeter of the Central Business District.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2019

Chicago transits team to launch transit funding awareness campaign

Will encourage riders to contact state representatives and senators to urge their support for a long-term capital bill.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2019

VIA's plan for future calls for more frequent bus service, innovation

The agency is investing in frequency and reliability for key corridors throughout the service area.

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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 14, 2019

Cleveland RTA's economic impact to community totals $322M per year

The annual savings to passengers who choose to ride RTA rather than use their own transportation is $51.8 million.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2019

IndyGo chief testifies on importance of federal funding

He testified that federal public transportation policy must focus on the continued solvency of the Highway Trust Fund.

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