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Press Releases

If you are interested in searching for press releases prior to 2021, please visit our News Archive.

July 8, 2022

New investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law focus on rural service and ferry electrification

WASHINGTON – Today, the Biden Administration is announcing historic levels of funding to...

June 23, 2022

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today awarded grants to help marginalized communities across the country. Approximately $16.2 million will fund...

June 16, 2022

The President's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law adds significant funding to transit pilot program

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today...

June 15, 2022

WASHINGTON – To improve safety for the Greater Boston Area's rail transit system, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today issued a series of...

June 2, 2022

WASHINGTON – Fifty transit agencies across 24 states will share $25 million to help restore and improve service that has been affected by the COVID-...

May 26, 2022

Priority will be given to projects, such as mixed-use development near transit stations, that help reduce transportation costs, combat pollution and climate change, and promote housing affordability...

May 11, 2022

WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Nuria Fernandez of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the appointment of Veronica Vanterpool as Deputy Administrator. Vanterpool has served as Senior Advisor in the...

May 10, 2022

Project will improve transit options and reduce commute times for the Los Angeles community

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA)...

April 22, 2022

The first-ever awardees from FTA’s Climate Challenge are helping lead our country's transition to a clean energy future, which will create good-paying jobs and curb greenhouse gas emissions

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