The Expedited Project Delivery Pilot Program aims to achieve faster delivery of new transit capital projects.
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.
Opening in 2024, the route to Federal Way will offer fast, frequent, and reliable service between South King County and Sea-Tac Airport, downtown Seattle, the University of Washington, Northgate, Lynnwood, and Bellevue.
Eight of these grants will be utilized to purchase GILLIG zero-emission battery electric buses and associated charging infrastructure, while the ninth will be utilized to deploy advanced low-emission diesel-electric hybrid buses.
In addition to the $1.5 million The COMET will receive from the contract, it is estimated that close to a million passenger trips will be added to The COMET transit system and the Columbia Urbanized Area, as well as an additional 250,000 revenue vehicle miles.
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.
The Mobility for All Pilot Program seeks to improve mobility options through employing innovative coordination of transportation strategies and building partnerships.
In total, $130 million was awarded to 41 projects in 40 states.
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.
The competitive grant funds are provided through the Public Transportation Innovation Program.