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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 11, 2024

Metra’s Proposed Operating Budget Lacks Fare Increases

Metra’s proposed $1.1b operating budget for 2025 also includes $366.4m for capital improvements.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2024

Denver's RTD Lands $150M Fed Grant for BRT Project

Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the East Colfax Avenue BRT will provide faster, more frequent transit for residents and commuters between downtown Denver and the Colfax light rail station in Aurora, Colo.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 1, 2024

More Than $1 Billion Made Available to Support America’s Passenger Rail

President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and investments will further expand, modernize, and improve America’s intercity passenger rail network.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2024

Massachusetts Wins $472M Federal Grant for Draw One Bridge Replacement

The project will allow for more train capacity, faster and more reliable rides, and increased safety on MBTA commuter rail and Amtrak trains.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2024

US DOT Awards $50M for Projects Surrounding TOD and More

The IFACGP awards are the latest action by the Biden-Harris Administration to explore innovative finance and delivery options for public entities, create more housing to lower costs for Americans, and support communities with technical assistance.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2024

L.A. Metro Lands $893M from Feds for Light Rail Transit Project

The transformational light rail line will create important new connections with a host of new and existing local and regional transit services in the San Fernando Valley, including Metrolink, Amtrak, Metro G Line, Metro B Line, and other planned Metro transit projects now in the works.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2024

San Antonio's VIA Finalizes Local Funding Match for Rapid Transit Project

The agreement with Bexar County secures $102 million to fulfill the agency’s local funding obligation for the VIA Rapid Silver Line, a move that now allows the project to proceed in seeking a 50% match in federal funding.

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ArticlesAugust 20, 2024

November 2024 Election Prospects: Same Uncertain Route As Ever

Two divergent visions for the federal transit role must also focus on the supply chain.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2024

Honolulu Awards Design, Construction Contract for Next Phase of Rail System

The contract, valued at approximately $1.66 billion, is expected to be executed in mid-September.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2024

Las Vegas Breaks Ground on Maryland Parkway BRT Project

Secretary Buttigieg was joined by RTC leadership and members of Nevada’s federal delegation to mark the beginning of construction on the $378 million project that will improve safety and enhance functionality along a 12.5-mile stretch of one of the most important corridors in Southern Nevada.

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