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NewsSeptember 8, 2021

FTA Makes $2.2B in ARP Funding Available to Help Transit Agencies with Additional Service Needs

Additional Assistance Funding may be awarded to transit systems demonstrating additional assistance is needed to cover operating expenses related to maintaining day-to-day operations, cleaning and sanitization, combating the spread of pathogens on transit systems, and maintaining critical staffing levels.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2021

Analysis Shows Public Transportation Industry Faces $39.3B Shortfall

While the much-needed initial rounds of emergency funding through the CARES Act and CRRSAA provided transit agencies across the nation with relief, transit funding needs continue to grow due to ongoing losses of ridership, fare revenue, and state and local tax revenue.

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NewsJanuary 11, 2021

FTA Makes $14B Available to Support Public Transit During COVID-19

Funding is provided through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) (H.R. 133), signed in December.

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Articlesby Alex RomanDecember 10, 2020

Top Motorcoach Officials Talk State of the Industry

The ABA’s Peter Pantuso and UMA’s Larry Killingsworth discuss the state of motorcoach operations today, the fight for emergency funding, and what the future may hold in a post-pandemic world.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2020

ABA Urges Congress to Provide Funding for Motorcoach Industry

The association is asking Congress to help the transportation sectors that received no direct assistance through the CARES Act before it provides a second round of direct assistance to other transportation sectors, such as the airlines.

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NewsSeptember 21, 2020

WMATA Considering Service Cuts, Layoffs if Federal Funding Lapses

The agency has estimated it will deplete its share of CARES funding by the end of the calendar year.

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ArticlesJuly 27, 2020

How COVID-19 is Impacting Reno, Mobility with RTC's Thomas

The RTC of Washoe County's Executive Director discusses a multitude of topics, including what it's like starting on the job during the pandemic.

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ArticlesJune 10, 2020

Consultant Roundtable Part 1: Boothe, Bustamante discuss funding and more

METRO spoke with several consultants in the June issue, here is the first in a series of exclusive unedited discussions.

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NewsJune 5, 2020

Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act passes House, Senate

In spite of the move, ABA and UMA is urging the motorcoach industry to continue pressing Congress for financial assistance during the pandemic.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2020

APTA, industry leaders urge Congress to provide $23.8B for transit agencies

Funding would allow transit agencies across the country to continue to provide essential services and support the economic recovery of our communities and the nation.

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