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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2004

FTA names Cohen to Manhattan recovery office

Veteran transit exec tapped to direct post-9/11 transportation project.

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Articlesby StaffAugust 1, 2003

All Eyes on Transit Security

Recognizing employees and passengers as the "eyes and ears" of the transit system, the FTA has conceived the Transit Watch campaign to raise awareness and bolster safety in public transportation.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2003

Valley Metro light rail approved for final design

FTA approval for the final design keeps the Phoenix project on schedule to begin construction by this time next year and open in late 2006.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2003

FTA endorses funding for Sound Transit light rail

The endorsement is based on the system's capacity for moving more than 16,000 people per hour and its projected daily ridership of 42,500 by 2020.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2003

FTA streamlines contracting rules

One of the most significant changes is a clear, page-by-page explanation of the most complex contracting requirements.

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Articlesby StaffMay 1, 2003

Transit agency avoids tripping over school service

Under FTA rules, transit agencies cannot engage in bus operations that are exclusively for the transportation of students and thereby compete with school bus contractors.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2003

FTA partners to launch transit preparedness campaign

Three priorities emphasized by the FTA to ensure transit security include training, emergency preparedness and public awareness.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2003

Seattle light rail receives high FTA rating

The FY 2004 budget issued by President Bush proposes $75 million for building the light rail system's initial segment.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2002

U.S. DOT implements NAFTA provisions

Bus and truck services will begin only after the FMCSA reviews Mexican carrier applications and grants provisional operating authority to qualified Mexican companies seeking this authority.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2002

FMCSA Administrator Clapp to leave post

Since his appointment at the FMCSA, Clapp focused on meeting transportation safety requirements for implementing the truck and bus provisions of NAFTA.

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