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INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $10.5 Million to Help Communities Increase and Improve Affordable Housing Near Public Transit
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced nearly $10.5 million in grants to support the development and preservation of affordable housing near public transit in communities across the country. Funding is awarded to 11 communities...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Rule to Protect Rail Transit Workers Nationwide
First-of-its-kind rule sets minimum standards for rail transit agencies to improve safety conditions and protect track workers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is issuing a regulation to make transit...
INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $85 Million to Build Faster, Greener, More Reliable Public Transit in Rochester, Minnesota
The Biden-Harris Administration’s latest investment in transit supports new service for residents and Mayo Clinic patients
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced an $84.9 million grant award to...
INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $5.1 Million to the University of Cincinnati to Improve, Accelerate Transit Construction Projects
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that the University of Cincinnati will receive approximately $5.1 million to promote the adoption of digital platforms that speed up and improve the delivery of transit construction projects...
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes National Regulation Strengthening Transit Safety Oversight to Make Rail Transit Safer for Workers and Riders Alike
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today finalized requirements that strengthen the role of State Safety Oversight Agencies (SSOAs), the state agencies created to oversee rail transit in the United States. The final rule, published today...
INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $150 Million Grant to Support First Bus Rapid Transit Line in Denver
President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes historic investments to support better, more reliable transit service
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $149.9 million grant award...
Biden-Harris Administration Requires Transit Agencies Nationwide to Address Assaults Against Transit Workers
WASHINGTON – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to protecting America's frontline transit workers from assault, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced General Directive 24-1: Required Actions Regarding Assaults on...
INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $300 Million in Grants to Modernize America’s Ferry Systems
Projects in 14 states will Advance Clean Technology and Support Local Economies
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced grants totaling nearly $300 million from President Biden's...
INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $893.3 Million Grant to Support New Light Rail in Los Angeles
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today signed an $893.3 million grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) to support the construction of a light rail line along busy Van Nuys Boulevard in...