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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2013

Springfield, Mo. opens rehabbed maintenance facility

The FTA provided $7.7 million in State of Good Repair funds and $1.4 million in Recovery Act funds toward the $11.8 million facility, which is operated by City Utilities, the transit authority for Springfield.

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Transit DispatchesAugust 14, 2013

Connected Vehicles: An important step forward for the transit community

NHTSA estimates that a connected vehicle network could potentially address 80% of all unimpaired crash scenarios, a safety leap exceeding even seat belts and airbags. The Research and Innovative Technology Administration and FTA are working with transit agencies and stakeholders to advance connected vehicle applications that will help improve safety, mobility and convenience for transit riders.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2013

Nashville's AMP BRT program gets Fed go ahead

MTA was notified late last week it provided sufficient information to enter the project development phase as outlined under FTA’s Small Starts grants program.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2013

El Paso, Texas transit unveils first BRT segment

The 8.6-mile segment in the new Brio Rapid Transit System will provide service to local universities, medical centers, and downtown cultural attractions. The FTA provided approximately $13.5 million toward the $27.1 million project for the first segment.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2013

Lextran board approves GE site purchase

The 13.69 acre tract of property, which will be used to construct a new facility, is contingent upon approval from the FTA and the completion of the 90-day due diligence period.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2013

FTA releases $3.7B more Sandy relief for transit

Will help the four major transit agencies in New York and New Jersey that sustained the greatest damage from Hurricane Sandy. Nearly one-third of the money is set aside to help the agencies begin investing in resiliency projects to help ensure that their transit assets are better able to withstand future disasters, such as major floods.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2013

FTA makes $21.9M available for public transportation safety

In addition to the funds, the agency also announced a flexible new policy, known as Safety Management Systems, which the U.S. DOT has officially adopted to help guide states and transit agencies alike in managing safety risks in a proactive, cost-effective way.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2013

Officials mark completion of D.C.'s Columbus Plaza

FTA funding helped provide roadway, sidewalk and security improvements, and new traffic patterns that improve access to the station for pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit buses, taxis, tour buses and private vehicles.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2013

San Antonio’s VIA to get federal environmental training

The FTA’s Environmental Management Systems program will provide assistance to VIA in the form of training workshops, on-site technical support visits, electronic materials and resources, and consultations.

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ArticlesApril 24, 2013

Pub Perspective: Congress must address MAP-21 bus problems

Both agencies and the supply side need to engage FTA officials and members of Congress to address ... upcoming bus-related issues.

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