Senior DOT Official Recognizes Rural Public Transportation Agencies for Outstanding Service

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acting Administrator K. Jane Williams today recognized six rural transit systems that exemplify good community service. The agencies received the Administrator’s Award for Outstanding Public...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $366.2 Million in Grants to Modernize and Improve America’s Bus Infrastructure Nationwide

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced today $366.2 million in project selections to improve the safety and reliability of America’s bus systems and enhance mobility for transit riders.

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

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

Federal Transit Administration Seeking Participants for Pilot Program for Expedited Project Delivery

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced today that it is accepting expressions of interest from transit project sponsors for the Pilot Program for Expedited Project Delivery.

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $6.3 Million Funding Opportunity to Improve Access to Healthcare

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the availability of $6.3 million in competitive grant funds for transit coordination projects that improve access to healthcare.

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Final Allocation of $25 Million for IndyGo Red Line Rapid Transit Project in Indiana

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the final allocation of $25 million in federal funds to the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) for the Red Line Rapid Transit Project. Funding will be provided through...

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...