L.A. Metro, 12 other organizations receive FTA safety grants

Proterra grows market share with new FTA grant announcements

Six transit agencies awarded grants to purchase Proterra battery-electric buses and chargers.

FTA awards $55M in grants for zero-emission buses

Newly established under MAP-21, the LoNo program focuses on deploying the cleanest and most energy-efficient U.S.-made transit buses designed to cut carbon pollution and other traditional pollutants.

Obama proposes $3.2B for rail, streetcar, BRT projects

The projects, competitively funded through the FTA's Capital Investment Grant Program, would create thousands of construction and operations-related jobs and help communities expand transportation choices that offer new ladders of opportunity for residents.

Atkins re-selected for 5-year FTA oversight contract

Services include monitoring FTA projects to determine whether they are progressing on time, within budget, and according to approved grantee plans and specifications.

Prevost delivers Volvo 9700s to Orlando

All three of the new 2015 coaches will be equipped with EyeRide integration system for GPS, cameras, E-logs and IFTA tracking along with satellite TVs.

FTA releases $5M in tribal transit funding

Competitively awarded FY2014 funds will allow tribes to continue operating or enhance existing transit service, launch new public transportation services, invest in new or replacement equipment, or plan for future transit needs.

FTA launches voluntary examination of Chicago rail, bus operations

The purpose of the examination is to help CTA assess the strengths and weaknesses of the safety of operations and identify areas where the agency can further reduce risks and make other safety improvements.

FTA, MARTA studying new light rail line

Though voters defeated the so-called TSPLOST transportation sales tax on July 31, 2012, the need for a light rail line serving the Clifton Corridor has continued to grow.

Q&A: FTA Acting Administrator Therese McMillan

Prior experience working with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission in the San Francisco Bay Area prepared her well for tackling transportation and transit issues on the national stage.