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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2018

Chicago lands $130M for rail infrastructure upgrades

The funding is provided through the $1.5 billion Infrastructure for Rebuilding America discretionary grant program in partnership with Metra, Amtrak, and more.

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ArticlesSeptember 24, 2018

Women in Transportation: K. Jane Williams

A discussion with FTA Acting Administrator K. Jane Williams.

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ArticlesSeptember 13, 2018

Nashville's Transit System Defies Defeat with New Brand, Revised Plan

After its $5.4 billion dollar mass transit referendum loss at the ballot box, the agency moves ahead with revised project plans, while also celebrating a rebrand.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2018

N.M.'s Rail Runner receives $29M for PTC project

The upgrades are expected to be completed by the end of 2020, which is after the U.S. DOT’s deadline.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2018

SARTA-led consortium seeks grant to increase sustainability

If approved, the grant will provide the funds needed to take the project from an exciting vision to a job-creating, pollution-reducing reality within five years.

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ArticlesAugust 6, 2018

Partnerships, Perseverance Propel Smart Cities Movement

Local, regional, and state leaders see benefits to communities of all types, businesses, and residents. The partnership framework has to be a lasting element that continues and expands the goals and objectives of a city as it progresses.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2018

Congress hearing to examine California High-Speed Rail Project

The multi-billion dollar project is the largest in the federal High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail program administered by the FRA.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2018

FTA makes $5M in tribal transit funds available

Program supports public transportation for Native American tribes by providing access to jobs, schools, and health care, as well as meeting the needs of elders and people with disabilities.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2018

FTA rule encourages private sector involvement in transit projects

PIPP allows grantees the ability to identify FTA "barriers" that may impede project development using private partners.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2018

DOT's new BUILD program makes $1.5B in funding available

Will replace the pre-existing Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program.

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