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A an image of a CTA bus with text reading "FTA Warns Chicago to Strengthen Transit Safety Plan or Lose Millions in Funding."
Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2025

Federal Transit Administration Warns Chicago to Strengthen Transit Safety Plan or Lose Millions in Funding

USDOT found the Chicago Transit Authority’s safety plan insufficient to safeguard commuters on buses and rail, as crime on Chicago transit approaches a decade-high.

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A Chicago Transit Authority rail line in the city.
Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2025

Federal Directive Targets Rising Chicago Transit Authority Assaults

The Federal Transit Administration is ordering the agency to update its safety plan and roll out security upgrades by mid-December, warning federal funds could be withheld.

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An image of a public transit bus approaching a bus stop with text reading "USDOT Invests $2 Billion in Modernizing Transit Bus Infrastructure."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 20, 2025

USDOT Invests $2 Billion in Modernizing Transit Bus Infrastructure

From Houston to Iowa, new federal grants are transforming bus fleets and facilities across 45 states. See which projects made the list.

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Newsby Elora HaynesNovember 14, 2025

Shutdown Ends, Fiscal Pressures Continue for Transit Sector

Though core transit funding held steady during the record-long shutdown, temporary fixes and growing federal debt signal uncertainty for future infrastructure and operations support.

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A graphic with an image of a New York subway and text reading "FTA Updates Capital Investment Grants Guidance for FY2026."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 14, 2025

FTA Updates Capital Investment Grants Guidance for FY2026

CIG is the largest federal discretionary grant program for transit capital investments, including heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, streetcars, and bus rapid transit.

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A blue and white graphic with a T&I logo and text reading "T&I Leaders Call For Improving Safety on US Transit Systems."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 19, 2025

T&I Leaders Call for Improving Safety on US Transit Systems

A recent roundtable highlighted how crime on buses and trains is shaping the debate over federal transportation funding.

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A U.S. flag with text reading, "FTA Proposes Removal of Carbon Cost Metric from Transit Grant Criteria."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 21, 2025

FTA Proposes Removal of Carbon Cost Metric from Transit Grant Criteria

The Federal Transit Administration seeks public feedback on new Capital Investment Grant program guidance, shifting environmental reviews to EPA air quality standards.

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Image if Penn Station A-Interlocking tracks.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 20, 2025

FTA Could Withhold New York MTA Funds After Track Safety Issues and Risk Assessments

After a fatal transit worker accident and near misses, the FTA demands stronger safety measures from New York's MTA.

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A side view of a blue and green battery electric SEPTA bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 6, 2025

FTA Launches Inquiry Into Storage of Electric Buses at Philadelphia’s SEPTA, Citing Multiple Battery Fires

The inquiry follows many battery fire incidents in decommissioned electric buses with lithium-ion batteries in storage.

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Riders board an orange and gray LA Metro bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 31, 2025

FTA Rolls Out Guidance for FIFA and Olympic Host Cities Navigating Bus Safety Standards

FTA released new video guidance to help transit agencies and host cities meet safety standards for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics.

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