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Groundbreaking event for Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 TBM construction.
Newsby StaffJune 9, 2026

Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Advances into Major Construction Stage

New York Governor Kathy Hochul joined leadership from the MTA, elected officials, and Harlem community leaders to break ground on the major construction stage of the transformative Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project.

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A TransLink bus and rail line in operation.
Newsby StaffMay 26, 2026

Canada’s Biggest Transit Systems Call for Federal Backing

The Société de transport de Montréal, the Toronto Transit Commission, and TransLink have filed a joint pre-budget submission with three clear asks: restore the CPTF, accelerate shovel-ready projects, and make long-term transit funding predictable.

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Railcar handles signifying transit usage
Newsby StaffMay 11, 2026

FTA Announces $28.5M Investment for Transit-Oriented Development Planning

The Pilot Program for TOD Planning helps support FTA’s mission of improving America’s communities through public transportation by providing funding to local communities to integrate land use and transportation planning with a new fixed-guideway or core-capacity transit capital investment.

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A Chicago rail and rail car in the city.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 23, 2026

UPDATED: Chicago Transit Authority Granted Temporary Restraining Order against FTA Over Paused Funding for Red Line Extension, Modernization

The Chicago agency seeks restoration of nearly $2 billion in federal funding, warning halted projects could impact transit access and economic growth.

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Cover photo for METROspectives with The Bus Coalition
Videosby Alex RomanMarch 13, 2026

Inside The Bus Coalition’s Push for Stronger Federal Transit Investment

In this conversation, TBC’s Executive Director Ed Redfern, President Corey Aldridge, and Washington Representative Joel Rubin outline the coalition’s key policy priorities, the challenges facing transit agencies, and how industry stakeholders can work together to strengthen the voice of bus transit at the federal level.

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Stairs in a New York rail station with text reading "USDOT Invests $686 Million to Modernize Aging Rail Stations."
Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2026

FTA Invests $686M to Modernize Aging Rail Stations

Competitive FTA grants will support accessibility upgrades, family-friendly improvements, and cost-efficient capital projects at some of the nation’s oldest and busiest transit hubs.

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A public transit bus at a pedestrian crosswalk with text reading "FTA Awards Nearly $390 Million to Upgrade Aging Transit Bus Infrastructure Nationwide."
Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2026

FTA Awards Nearly $390M to Upgrade Aging Transit Bus Infrastructure Nationwide

Funds will deliver new buses and modernize maintenance facilities across multiple states and Puerto Rico.

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Inside of an empty subway care with text reading "2026 THUD Appropriations Act Moves Forward with Focus on Infrastructure and Mobility."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 23, 2026

2026 THUD Appropriations Act Moves Forward with Focus on Infrastructure and Mobility

Congress unveiled the FY 2026 THUD bill detailing funds for transit, rail, and key investments tied to the World Cup and Olympics.

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Rendering of an Austin Light Rail station.
NewsJanuary 20, 2026

Austin Transit Partnership Advances Federal Funding Process for Light Rail Project

See how the agency’s transit project completed a Final Environmental Impact Statement within the federal two-year guideline.

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Workers walking in a railcar facility with text reading "Pennsylvania Governor Directs Nearly $220 Million in Additional Capital Funding to SEPTA."
Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2025

Pennsylvania Governor Directs Nearly $220M in Additional Capital Funding to SEPTA

See how the funding boost fast-tracks the agency’s safety upgrades, restores full Regional Rail, and builds on delivering reliable rides for almost 800,000 commuters.

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