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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2020

FTA extends competetive grant programs by 30 days

The 30-day extension applies to grant programs currently administered by FTA with active notices of funding opportunities.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2020

Making public transit safer during COVID-19 outbreak

In a blog, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao discusses resources available to public transit during COVID-19 pandemic.

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From the Editor'sby Janna StarcicJuly 17, 2019

Fighting against human trafficking is everyone's duty

U.S. traffickers have been shown to use all modes of transportation to find their next victims. Initiatives are being placed to combat trafficking and empower operators to act. 

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2019

U.S. DOT announces rail funding, ferry service grant opportunity

Will improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger rail systems, as well as passenger ferry systems. 

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2019

Jacksonville awarded grant for circulator system using AV tech

Will deploy a network of autonomous vehicles and incorporate smart technologies, such as pedestrian sensors.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2019

U.S. DOT provides $60M for transportation research

The 32 University Transportation Centers receiving funding were previously selected for grants authorized under the FAST Act.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2018

California's OC Streetcar breaks ground, lands FFGA

The 4.1-mile streetcar line connecting riders to major activity centers and other transportation services in downtown Santa Ana.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2018

U.S. DOT releases multimodal guidance for on-road automated vehicles

AV 3.0 incorporates the results of extensive stakeholder engagement to provide updated voluntary guidance and policy considerations for a range of industry sectors.

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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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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

FTA to award $366M in bus grants to enhance safety, mobility

A total of 107 projects in 50 states and territories will receive funding from FTA’s Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program.

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