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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2008

S.F. subway project receives final clearance

The $1.3 billion Central Subway project has been favorably evaluated by the FTA as a "New Starts" project and is receiving federal funding from Congress. Construction is expected to begin in 2010, with service to the public starting in 2016.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2008

Transit officials lobby Congress for AIG help

The transit leasing agreements, known as SILO and LILO transactions, were promoted by the FTA from the late 1980s through 2003, as an innovative, legal way for public transit systems to gain additional revenue.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 24, 2008

New BRT Projects Emerge Across The U.S.

The FTA Small Starts program will fund a wide array of new transit projects, including five proposed BRT systems. Hybrid-electric and clean diesel vehicles are leading choices for propulsion systems.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2007

FTA funds 6 NAVC fuel cell bus projects

Buses to be deployed in Conn., Mass. and N.Y.

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ArticlesSeptember 19, 2007

FTA Orders Rochester, N.Y., Agency to Stop School Bus Routes

In addition to cease-and-desist order, the FTA will also withold federal funding in the amount that the RGRTA received from the Rochester City School District.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2007

FTA orders transit agency to stop school bus routes

Administration affirms its original decision that the agency is violating federal transit law.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2007

FTA campaign honors fallen heroes

Bus and shelter artwork available online.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2007

Fuel cell hybrid bus begins service in Hartford, Conn.

$2.9M FTA grant funded bus and infrastructure.

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ArticlesApril 6, 2007

FTA proposes new charter rules

Proposal seeks to end years of fighting between motorcoach operators, transit agencies.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2007

FTA sets goal to win Baldrige Award

Agency seeks outside input on strengths and areas for improvement.

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