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Articlesby StaffMay 1, 2004

FTA nears completion of BRT document

Q&A with FTA's Barbara Sisson

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ArticlesMay 1, 2004

Despite Progress, a Long Road Lies Ahead for Procurement Reform

Arguably more has been done in the past two years to improve the transit procurement process than ever before. Still, efforts spearheaded by the FTA, APTA and others are far from complete.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2004

FTA grants $29 million to Florida rail expansion

The rail corridor, expected to triple ridership to almost 28,000 commuters per day by 2015, is slated to be complete by mid-2005.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2004

Government OKs federal funds to 17 transit projects

FTA gives "recommended" status to projects that will benefit their communities, generate economic activity and remain cost efficient.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2004

Balancing the risks of performance bonds

A letter from Jenna Dorn, FTA Administrator.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2004

FTA: Performance and payment bonds not required

Dear Colleague letter clears up misunderstanding over bond requirements.

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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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