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The rail line is among the nation’s first transit projects built by a public-private partnership and represents an important milestone in an ambitious transit expansion plan for the eight-county metropolitan area.
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Report revealed systematic failures in providing safe conditions in the event of an emergency evacuation, including missing signage and blocked escape routes.
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In all, seven transit providers in five states will receive a share of $22.5 million toward transit buses and related facilities that utilize battery-electric, fuel cell, and other innovative technologies to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
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The TOD Planning Pilot Program provides grants for comprehensive planning in communities that are developing or implementing major new public transportation projects.
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Reported that it has conducted more than 100 inspections and directed millions in Federal funds to support safety priorities in its first six months of temporary safety oversight.
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She will replace Acting Federal Transit Administrator Therese McMillan, who recently accepted a position as chief planning officer for L.A. Metro. Flowers joined the FTA as senior advisor to the Administrator in January 2015.
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The investments will help advance President Obama’s vision for a cleaner, 21st century transportation system that reduces carbon emissions while expanding transportation options for families.
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Applies to states where a rail transit system operates and carries out several explicit Federal statutory requirements, including that a state must submit its State Safety Oversight program to FTA for certification.
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The six-mile expansion plan receives the necessary federal support to continue development.
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Some of those actions are already underway — including increased police patrols, installing new radio systems and cell phone cabling in tunnels, changes to rail car parts inventory, and the accelerated delivery of 7000-series trains.
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