FTA Outlines Process to Transfer Safety Oversight of WMATA Metrorail from Federal Authority to the Metrorail Safety Commission

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today outlined the process by which primary responsibility for federal safety oversight of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metrorail system will transfer from FTA to the Metrorail...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $75 Million Grant Agreement for Bus Rapid Transit Project in Albuquerque, New Mexico

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $75 million grant agreement with the City of Albuquerque Transit Department (ABQ Ride) for a new bus rapid transit (BRT) line.

FTA Announces Certification of the State Safety Oversight Programs for Illinois and Tennessee Ahead of Important Deadline

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that Illinois and Tennessee have obtained federal certification of their rail transit State Safety Oversight (SSO) Programs, in advance of an important safety deadline.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $2.3 million grant for LexTran Electric Buses at Kentucky Event

8/24/2018

LEXINGTON, KY – At an event with the Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced a $2.3 million grant to the Transit Authority of Lexington (LexTran) to purchase...

FTA Announces Certification of the State Safety Oversight Program for Michigan Ahead of Important Deadline

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that Michigan has obtained federal certification of its rail transit State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program in advance of an important safety deadline.

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $84.5 Million in Grants to Support Advanced Bus Technology Projects Nationwide

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced $84.45 million in grant selections through the Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program, which funds the deployment of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced propulsion...

FTA Announces Certification of the State Safety Oversight Programs for Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and Wisconsin Ahead of Important Deadline

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and Wisconsin have obtained federal certification of their rail transit State Safety Oversight (SSO) Programs, in advance of an important safety deadline.

U.S. DOT Begins a New Era of Public Transit Safety

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued two final regulations to strengthen the safety of public transportation systems, the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan rule and the Safety Certification Training Program rule....

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $5 Million Funding Opportunity for Tribal Transit Projects Nationwide

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the opportunity to apply for $5 million in fiscal year 2018 competitive grant funding to support transit for Native American tribes and Alaska Native villagers in rural areas.

FTA Announces Certification of the State Safety Oversight Programs for North Carolina, Puerto Rico and Washington Ahead of Important Deadline

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that North Carolina, Puerto Rico and Washington have obtained federal certification of their rail transit State Safety Oversight (SSO) Programs, in advance of an important safety deadline....