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NewsSeptember 23, 2020

FTA Rule to Streamline Project Management Oversight for Major Capital Projects

The rule redefines a “major capital project” as a new fixed guideway project — or an expansion, rehabilitation, or modernization of an existing fixed guideway system — with a total project cost of $300 million or more and with a federal investment of $100 million or more.

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NewsAugust 14, 2020

FTA Issues Guidance for Transit Joint Development Projects

Projects involve the construction of commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects near transit or on transit system-owned land.

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NewsAugust 11, 2020

FTA Awards $464M in Bus Infrastructure Grants

A total of 96 projects in 49 states and territories receive funding from FTA's Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program.

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VideosJune 15, 2020

FTA thanks transit industry

In this two-minute video message, FTA Acting Administrator K. Jane Williams thanks frontline transit workers for their many sacrifices, highlights the Administration’s response and looks ahead as the economy continues to re-open.

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NewsJune 5, 2020

FTA offering $3.5M in grants to improve accessibility, mobility

The Mobility for All Pilot Program seeks to improve mobility options through employing innovative coordination of transportation strategies and building partnerships.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2020

FTA awards 12 projects with $891M in CIG funding

With this announcement, FTA has advanced funding for 35 new CIG projects throughout the nation since Jan. 20, 2017, totaling approximately $8.5 billion in funding commitments.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2020

FTA makes $1.25M available for real-time infrastructure, rolling stock demo program

The competitive grant funds are provided through the Public Transportation Innovation Program.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2020

FTA provides flexibility for agencies to meet safety plan requirements

The PTASP regulation requires transit agencies to incorporate Safety Management System policies and procedures as they develop safety plans to manage safety risks.

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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 23, 2020

FTA makes $11M available for innovation in transit

The AIM challenge grants will help transit agencies explore new service models that provide more efficient and frequent service, which will help retain riders.

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