Eight projects were selected across five states to update transit hubs to accommodate strollers and wheelchairs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is investing $233 million to modernize some of the nation's oldest and busiest rail transit stations and ensure they are equipped to meet the needs of American families.

The Department is delivering funds for eight projects in five states, including:

• $80 million to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to improve convenience for strollers and wheelchairs at trolley stations with new elevators, raised platforms and wayfinding tools. 
• $48 million to the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) for platform and passenger crossing upgrades at the Martin State Airport Station and the Metropolitan Grove Station.
• $20 million to the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) to upgrade seven Green Line light rail stations.

"Modernizing our transit infrastructure is part of our work to usher in the Golden Age of Rail," said FTA Acting Deputy Administrator Matthew Cahill. "USDOT is ensuring infrastructure projects prioritize safety, efficiency, and the well-being of American families."

Additional Information:  

Hundreds of American transit stations built before 1990, known as legacy stations, are not wheelchair or stroller friendly.

FTA's All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) ensures there are public transit options for the Americans who rely on rail systems can get to work, school and the doctor’s office.

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