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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 8, 2023

FTA Announces Grants for Research to Improve Bus Safety

Recipients will demonstrate technologies that reduce bus collisions, improve facility operations, and improve the accessibility and efficiency of service. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 31, 2023

FTA Asks for Comment on Proposed Updates to National Safety Plan

The draft of the updated safety plan was published in the Federal Register for a 60-day comment period.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 16, 2023

Report Examines FTA ZEB Funding Programs

The Transportation for America report finds that higher demand for zero-emission grants significantly lowered the probability of accessing zero-emission project funds.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 12, 2023

FTA Pens Letter Announcing End to COVID-19 Relief

Amid the end of the incident period for all COVID-19 emergency and major disaster declarations, FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez wrote a letter to announce the administration will stop offering COVID-19 relief funding.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 5, 2023

6 Agencies Land FTA Railcar Replacement Funds

The selections represent first-time funding from the new Rail Vehicle Replacement Program, which was created to improve safety, service, and the customer experience on subways, commuter rail, and light rail systems.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 26, 2023

FTA Proposes New Requirements to Improve Transit Worker Safety

In a proposed update to the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans (PTASP) rule, FTA will codify communication between frontline transit workers and management.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 21, 2023

FTA Recognizes Agencies for Environmental Work

Four agencies were honored as part of the FTA Climate Challenge.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 12, 2023

FTA Grants $240M to Support BRT Project in Twin Cities

The FTA Full Funding Grant Agreement will help the Metropolitan Council expand its BRT network.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 29, 2023

FTA Announces Available Funding for Tribal Transit Projects

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law increased competitive funding for the Tribal Transit Program by nearly 83% per year for five years.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 27, 2023

FTA Announces Availability of Emergency Relief Funding

To receive funding, transit agencies must have eligible expenses resulting from an event for which the president declared a major disaster within those timeframes. 

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