The $20 million in competitive grant funding provides more resources to disadvantaged communities seeking to expand or improve transit systems.
More than 900 transit legacy stations are not fully accessible today.
FTA plans to share findings with the public so research organizations, transit agencies, and others can learn from and expand upon the insights developed from research.
The funds will support jobs and help reduce carbon emissions, leading to cleaner air, healthier communities, and better transportation.
The funding helps meet the transportation needs of Tribal citizens, including older adults, people with disabilities, and youth in rural areas.
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.
This funding is part of more than $30 billion for public transportation in the American Rescue Plan Actwhich was signed into law by President Biden last March.
These funds are intended to help transit agencies maintain service and jobs as communities continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The trainsets were designed specifically for Caltrain by Stadler to meet the evolving needs of the industry, its workforce, and its riders while reducing carbon emissions.
The Senate on Feb. 2 approved Pete Buttigieg as the nation’s 19th U.S. transportation secretary.
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