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ArticlesFebruary 22, 2012

New Rail Projects Accelerate Their Pace Again

The easing of the fiscal crisis has produced a situation where many deferred or stretched-out projects are now scheduled for service openings in the next two years.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2012

Hawaii rail gets federal approval for advanced construction

The FTA says the city may spend $184.7 million to start building the foundation and pillars along the first segment of the Honolulu rail transit route.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2012

San Francisco subway project gains FTA approval

Issuance of the letter of no prejudice provided the newest indication that the full commitment of federal funding through the FTA's New Starts program may be forthcoming.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2012

LaHood visits Denver rail project

The 12-mile West Rail Line project created more than 500 construction-related jobs, according to the Denver Regional Transportation District.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2012

LaHood: Streamline major transit awards, cut red tape

By giving greater emphasis to evaluation criteria concerning environmental benefits and local economic impact, it would be possible for FTA to consider a variety of smaller-scale projects that might better meet a community's needs, including streetcars and rapid bus services.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2012

FTA releases FY2012 appropriations

The approximately $10 billion in funding received for 2012 is on par with funding levels in fiscal years 2010 and 2011, enabling continued support for grantees and investment in transit projects of local, regional and national significance.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2012

National parks get $41M to enhance transportation

The U.S. National Park Service, Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management and local partner communities will receive the funds for projects ranging from redesigning and widening the Nauset Bicycle Trail at Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts to purchasing new buses to transport visitors between Sausalito and the Muir Woods National Monument in California.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2012

Sun Metro BRT gains FTA Small Starts approval

Includes procurement of 10 low-floor branded buses, construction of 12 new RTS stations and the installation of traffic signal priority at 42 intersections.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2012

FTA approves L.A. Metro light rail project

Issued a Record of Decision for the Crenshaw/LAX light rail project based on the agency's final environmental report. The 8.5-mile light rail will run between the Expo Line on Exposition Boulevard and the Metro Green Line.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2012

Honolulu rail projects approved for final design

The next step would be a full funding grant agreement.

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