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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2011

Feds to investigate L.A. Metro over alleged bias

The FTA will look into allegations leveled last fall that service cuts made by the transit agency during the last three years discriminated against minority and low-income transit riders.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2011

FTA adjusting passenger weight for bus testing

To more accurately reflect the average American's weight, the agency is proposing an adjustment, from 150 lbs. to 175 lbs.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2011

FTA deputy admin. receives Cal Berkeley alumni award

The award is given annually to recognize alumni for outstanding professional, social, academic, artistic or other achievements at the local, national or international level.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2011

FTA chief tours proposed Texas BRT project

The $27.1 million line would extend 8.6 miles northwest along Mesa Street from the current Downtown Transit Terminal near the Paso del Norte International Bridge, ending at the new Westside Transit Terminal.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2011

Bargaining cuts could cost Ohio, Wis. transit funds

Proposals in both states to reduce the collective bargaining rights of transit workers could put federal funding in jeopardy. By law, the FTA cannot fund transit without Department of Labor certification that the collective bargaining rights of affected transit employees have not been diminished.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2011

FTA: Honolulu must turn in updated financial plan

Rogoff said the FTA's concerns include the latest proof that the city has sufficient resources to pay its share of the $5.5 billion the city estimates it'll cost to build the 20-mile elevated system.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2011

'Build Week' comes to Cleveland rail station

FTA Administrator Rogoff toured the construction site for the new Puritas Rapid Transit station, a high-capacity rail station that will replace the original one built in 1966. Puritas is one of the busiest stations along Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority's Rapid Red Line.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2011

N.J. refuses to pay feds $271M for ARC tunnel bill

The submission to the FTA argues no repayment is required because the project was cancelled for reasons beyond the New Jersey Transit's control.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2011

S.F. MTA approves $1.57B light rail funding plan

Will submit the plan as part of the FTA’s New Starts Program in February. Plan is the agency’s best means for closing the remaining $137 million funding gap for the project, which is expected to cost $1.578 billion.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2011

NJ Transit gets final extension on ARC repayment

FTA grants third extension for agency to pay $271 million debt for the canceled rail project.

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