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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 24, 2023

Lightning eMotors' ZEV3 Receives Altoona Testing Certification

Altoona testing is the FTA's testing procedure for buses. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 9, 2023

FTA to Help Communities Prosper with Funding Opportunity

The $20 million in competitive grant funding provides more resources to disadvantaged communities seeking to expand or improve transit systems. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 16, 2022

USDOT Announces TRACS Appointments

TRACS provides information, advice, and recommendations on transit safety and other issues as determined by the Secretary of Transportation and the FTA Administrator.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 17, 2022

FTA Announces $13.1M for Transit-Oriented Development

These grants support local strategies to increase transit access and encourage ridership.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 14, 2022

45 Transit Agencies Tap GILLIG for BEBs

The awards were made possible through the FTA's annual Buses and Bus Facilities and Low- and No-Emission Vehicle programs.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 8, 2022

RFTA Launches Contactless Fare Payments System

RFTA Tickets is a mobile fare payment system powered by Masabi’s Justride platform that will increase access to RFTA services. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 21, 2022

FTA Issues Special Directives on Risk-Based Inspection Program

SSOAs must submit documentation to FTA to demonstrate their inspection programs address the requirements.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 12, 2022

FTA Makes $600M Available to Replace Aging Railcars

Eligible transit agencies and states can apply through the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY 2022 and FY 2023 Rail Vehicle Replacement Program for funds to replace vehicles on subway systems, commuter rail, and light rail systems.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 12, 2022

FTA Awards Grants to Improve Transportation For American Indian Tribes

The competitive grants under FTA's Tribal Transit Program come on top of more than $35 million in formula funding for Tribal Transit each year.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2022

FTA Announces Funding for Projects That Improve Bus Safety

Examples of bus automation projects might include strategies for avoiding collisions with pedestrians and improved emergency braking.

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