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NewsJuly 27, 2021

Houston METRO Plans to Add Electric Buses, Vans to Fleet

The introduction of the electric buses and vehicles is part of a larger Climate Action Plan that is currently being developed.

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NewsMay 24, 2021

USDOT Issues Guidance for TOD Projects Seeking Loans Through the Build America Bureau

Community-focused investments like TOD are integral to the Biden-Harris Administration’s priorities, including connecting communities and reducing the climate impacts of transportation.

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NewsApril 22, 2021

FTA makes $10M Available for TOD Planning

The funds will support comprehensive planning efforts that help connect communities, improve access to public transportation and affordable housing, and promote equitable delivery of benefits to underserved communities.

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NewsApril 14, 2021

U.S. DOT Makes $1B Available to Modernize, Create New American Infrastructure

RAISE, formerly known as BUILD and TIGER, has awarded over $8.935 billion in grants to projects in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico since 2009.

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NewsOctober 30, 2020

FTA Awards $354M Grant to Ind. Rail Project

The project will improve transportation options for Lake County, Ind., residents traveling to downtown Chicago and South Bend International Airport, while reducing travel time and spurring economic development.

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NewsOctober 8, 2020

FTA Awards $9M to 10 Projects to Advance Transit Innovation, Safety

The Safety Research and Demonstration Program is part of a larger safety research effort at the U.S. Department of Transportation that provides technical and financial support for transit agencies to pursue innovative approaches to eliminate or mitigate safety hazards.

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NewsOctober 5, 2020

FTA Makes $10M Available to Deploy Innovations that Help Transit Industry During COVID-19 Recovery

As communities nationwide shift their focus from response to economic recovery, transit agencies are supporting local efforts by increasing the availability of service.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2020

FTA Makes $6.2M Available for Transit Planning

The competitive grant funds are provided through FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning.

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NewsSeptember 24, 2020

FRA Awards $320M for Rail Infrastructure, Safety Improvements

Nine of the projects were selected to specifically address safety at highway-rail grade crossings, and deter illegal trespassing, which is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in America.

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NewsAugust 28, 2020

25 Projects to Receive FTA AIM Grants

AIM grant recipients will deploy new transportation technologies and services, including microtransit, vehicle automation, integrating ride-hailing services with transit, and contactless fare payments.

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