The competitive grant funds are provided through FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning.
In addition to testing SAE Level 4 autonomy, the project will also test automated docking to improve accessibility and platooning to increase vehicle efficiencies.
The award was announced by APTA and recognizes COTA for demonstrating excellence in providing mobility options for the Central Ohio region.
The 10.3-mile line will include 16 stops with buses running every 15 minutes.
The history-making Tempo system is a $232 million investment in the East Bay communities and seamlessly integrates the frequency of light-rail train service, but instead delivers unparalleled bus frequency through a nearly 10-mile network of dedicated and painted bus-only lanes.
The BRT project, dubbed the SunRunner, will connect St. Petersburg to the county’s world-famous beaches.
The RTC of Washoe County's Executive Director discusses a multitude of topics, including what it's like starting on the job during the pandemic.
In addition to the SunRunner name and logo, officials also revealed that some station designs will incorporate public art by local artist Catherine Woods.
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.
Inez Evans was selected as IndyGo’s president and CEO in the summer of 2019, replacing Michael Terry, who led the agency for more than 11 years.