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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2009

Fed funds support purchase of 35 MCI D-Series coaches

Operators are making their purchases with funds available through various Federal Transit Administration programs including FTA 5311(f).

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2009

San Diego MTS passes FTA review

The Triennial Review evaluated the performance of MTS in carrying out its program, specifically referring to compliance with statutory and administrative requirements.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2009

FTA, ARRA to fund ARC project

The agency will make a “down payment” toward an eventual commitment of $3 billion by approving a $1.35 billion Early Systems Work Agreement (ESWA). The project will allow NJ Transit to double rail service capacity into Manhattan.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2009

McMillan named FTA deputy administrator

McMillan currently serves as the deputy executive director of policy for the San Francisco Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2009

Rogoff receives Senate approval to head FTA

John Porcari's nomination as deputy secretary of transportation was also approved by the Senate. He previously served as secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2009

CDTA receives FTA ridership award

Ridership increased 8 percent from fiscal year 2007 to 2008, 11 percent from 2008 to 2009 and 21 percent between 2006 and 2009.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2009

Obama’s budget tabs $1.83B for transit construction

Spending plan announces recommendations by the FTA to invest $604.3 million in 10 new or expanding transit projects: five under the New Starts Program and five under the Small Starts Program.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2009

President Obama nominates Rogoff to lead FTA

Rogoff is a recipient of the U.S. Coast Guard Distinguished Public Service Award and the Lester P. Lamm Memorial Award for outstanding leadership and dedication to U.S. highway transportation programs.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2009

Sound Transit: light rail integrity not impacted

Analyses conducted by the FTA, an engineering firm and Sound Transit all concluded that, despite forged information related to the grade of steel used in some guideway foundations, the system is structurally sound.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2009

Azure Dynamics’ hybrid bus passes Altoona testing

Test qualifies Ford E-450 shuttle buses, built with the Balance Hybrid Electric drive train system, for FTA programs of up to 80 percent funding when purchased by public transit agencies.

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