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.
Read More →Ridership increased 8 percent from fiscal year 2007 to 2008, 11 percent from 2008 to 2009 and 21 percent between 2006 and 2009.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →FasTracks is RTD's comprehensive plan to build and operate high-speed rail lines and expand and improve bus service and park-n-rides throughout the region.
Read More →When complete, the project will include nine stations, 3,035 park-and-ride spaces, and 28 transit vehicles.
Read More →FTA: TARC can continue services. UTA starts quick-pay system. Marylands cuts to impact WV residents.
Read More →In his new position, Welbes will be accountable for providing executive leadership and continuity for the day-to-day administration and operation of the full range of FTA's responsibilities.
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