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NewsMay 12, 2022

FTA Announces Vanterpool as Deputy Administrator

Veronica Vanterpool has served as senior advisor in the FTA Office of the administrator since August 2021.

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NewsMarch 7, 2022

U.S. DOT Announces $1.5B in Grants to Modernize Bus Fleets and Facilities

The funds will support jobs and help reduce carbon emissions, leading to cleaner air, healthier communities, and better transportation. 

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NewsJanuary 13, 2022

Buttigieg Announces $332.5 Million Grant Award to the CTDOT

The grant funds for CTDOT will help maintain and improve transit service for Connecticut residents and visitors as the agency continues to address pandemic-related challenges such as decreased ridership and staff shortages.

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NewsJune 15, 2021

Fernandez Confirmed as FTA Administrator

The Senate approves Nuria Fernandez as the nation’s 15th FTA administrator. She is also the first woman of color to lead the agency.

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ArticlesSeptember 7, 2020

Groups Work to Build More Diversity, Inclusion in Transit Industry

With national presences, COMTO and Latinos In Transit work to create educational, networking, and mentorship opportunities so their members can grow and advance their professional careers.

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NewsJune 12, 2020

BART Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension begins revenue service

The milestone marks the culmination of the first phase of the BART Silicon Valley Extension Program that is expanding BART service into Santa Clara County.

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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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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2020

APTA forms Mobility Recovery and Restoration Task Force

The new task force will develop a roadmap for public transportation services in the post COVID-19 pandemic world.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2020

Santa Clara VTA steps up to help solve Calif. homeless crisis

A new temporary housing community resides on land provided by the transit agency through a "no-cost lease."

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2019

APTA names Fernandez chair, new executive committee members

Jeffrey A. Nelson, GM of the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District in Moline, Ill., will serve as vice chair.

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