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Press Releases

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October 29, 2019

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Nearly $50 Million to Improve Access and Mobility for All Americans

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced nearly $50 million in new initiatives to expand access to transportation for people with disabilities, older adults, and individuals of low income.

October 9, 2019

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $40.4 Million for Virginia Street Bus RAPID Transit Extension Project in Reno, NV

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $40.4 million grant to the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County for the Virginia Street Bus RAPID Transit (BRT) Extension...

September 25, 2019

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $75 Million for Tempe Streetcar Project

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $75 million grant to Valley Metro for the Tempe Streetcar project in Tempe, Arizona.

September 23, 2019

APTA Safety Update

Presentation about APTA Safety Updates given by American Public Transportation Association.

September 18, 2019

Federal Transit Administration Announces $19.2 Million for Transit Planning in Communities Nationwide

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced today the availability of $19.2 million in funding to support comprehensive planning that improves access to public transit.

August 28, 2019

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $125 Million Funding Allocation to Santa Clara VTA for BART Silicon Valley Phase 2 Project

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acting Administrator K. Jane Williams today announced the allocation of $125 million to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) for the Bay...

August 27, 2019

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $8.1 Million in Grants to Washington State Agencies to Support Ferry and Bus Service in Seattle

SEATTLE – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced $8.1 million in grants to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and King County Metro to improve public transportation in the...

August 26, 2019

U.S. Department of Transportation Seeks Comment on Adjustments to Project Management Oversight Rule

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that the agency is seeking public comment on revisions to its Project Management Oversight (PMO) rule, which guides federal oversight of large...

August 6, 2019

U.S. Department of Transportation Awards $32.8 Million to Selected Projects Nationwide to Improve Passenger Ferry Service

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced approximately $32.8 million in project...

July 26, 2019

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $85 Million in Grants for Projects Nationwide to Expand Advanced Bus Technologies

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced $84.9 million in grant selections through the Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program, which funds...