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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2010

BART trying to restart Oakland X rail extension

The FTA ruled BART had not complied with a civil rights law by failing to prove the rail extension would benefit poor, minority, and non-English speaking people.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2010

Committee formed to advise FTA on national safety standards

Group will guide the FTA’s safety rulemaking agenda if the final legislation is passed by Congress and signed by President Obama.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2010

FTA tabs $450,000 for Cape Cod transit improvements

A grant for $250,000 to Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority will be used to purchase vans equipped with trailers to transport riders and their bikes throughout the park.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2010

UMA wins case, Murray amendment found unconstitutional

Amendment placed by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) in last year's DOT appropriations bill prohibited the FTA from enforcing the Charter Bus Rule against King County Metro Transit.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2010

FTA seeks feedback for changes to funding criteria

Looking for ways to evaluate significant transit infrastructure investments by measuring cost-effectiveness, including broad public benefits such as economic development, land use and environmental impacts in the evaluation process.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2010

Long Island rail breaks ground on 'green' train wash facility

The project, which promises to create between 20 and 30 construction jobs, is being financed with federal stimulus funds through the Federal Transit Administration.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2010

FTA awards S. Dakota $1.1M grant

Will be used to buy transit vehicles, perform preventive maintenance on vehicles at transit agencies around the state and for the construction of a new transit facility in the city of Spearfish.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2010

Rogoff: Administration committed to public transportation

FTA chief made the remarks during a transit conference in Boston. He also asked attendees to make an honest assessment about the state of their current transit system when making financial decisions including system maintenance and system expansion.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2010

Feds seek input on National Rail Plan vision

In addition to the outreach events, FRA is accepting written comments from interested individuals and organizations through a public docket that has been created for that purpose.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2010

FTA awards $1.6M grant to Pa. system for buses

Funds will buy four 35-foot low-floor, heavy-duty, accessible, clean-burning diesel buses to replace four diesel buses that have exceeded their useful lives.

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