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Archived Press Releases

December 27, 2016

U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration Announces $75 Million for Bus Rapid Transit Project in San Francisco

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration today announced the award of $75 million in federal grant funds for construction of the Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project, which will significantly improve transit service...

December 27, 2016

U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration Announces $39 Million for Bus Rapid Transit Project in Reno, Nevada

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration today announced the award of approximately $39 million in federal grant funds for construction of the 4th Street/Prater Way Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project between Reno...

December 20, 2016

U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration Announces $75 Million for Provo-Orem Bus Rapid Transit Line

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the award of approximately $75 million to the Utah Transit Authority to build a 10.5-mile bus rapid transit (BRT) line that will connect two...

December 15, 2016

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $499 Million Grant Agreement to Build TEX Rail in Fort Worth, Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $499.39 million federal grant agreement with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (FWTA) to build TEX Rail, a commuter rail line...

December 12, 2016

Federal Transit Administration Announces Technical Assistance to Help Communities Create Successful Transit-Oriented Development

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the selection of the cities of Birmingham, Charlotte, Albuquerque, Omaha and Tacoma to receive support in planning development near transit...

December 9, 2016

FTA Releases WMATA Traction Power Electrification System Report and Issues Special Directive to Correct Systemic Safety Problems

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today issued Special Directive 17-1 to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) requiring the transit agency to complete 47 actions to...

December 5, 2016

U.S. Department of Transportation Celebrates Jacksonville Bus Rapid Transit Grand Opening

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acting Administrator Carolyn Flowers today joined other local officials to celebrate the opening of a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service in Jacksonville...

December 2, 2016

Federal Transit Administration Updates Congress on WMATA Metrorail Safety Oversight

WASHINGTON – Thanks, in part to the temporary, direct and robust safety oversight of the Washington...

November 28, 2016

FTA Announces Funding Opportunity for Zero Emission Research

WASHINGTON - Last week, FTA announced a $2.75 million opportunity for nonprofit organizations to apply for funding to facilitate the advancement, production, and deployment of zero-emission public transportation vehicle technology and related...

October 28, 2016

U.S. Department of Transportation Celebrates Completion of Flamingo Corridor Improvements in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acting Administrator Carolyn Flowers today joined Nevada state and local officials to celebrate the completion of the Flamingo Corridor Improvements Project,...