Press Release
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $464 Million in Grant Awards Nationwide to Revitalize America’s Bus Infrastructure
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will award $464 million in transit infrastructure grants nationwide to improve the safety and reliability of America’s bus systems and enhance mobility for transit riders...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $7.7 Million in Tribal Transit Grant Awards to 25 Tribal Governments to Improve Public Transportation
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced $7.7 million in Tribal Transit Program grant awards to 25 tribal governments for projects to improve public transportation on tribal lands.
"These federal grants will help American...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $8.45 Million Loan for Operations and Maintenance Facility Project in King City, California
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau (the Bureau) has provided a $8.45 million loan to the Monterey-Salinas Transit District (MST) in Monterey County, California. This is the second loan under...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $354.6 Million Grant Agreement for West Lake Corridor Project in Indiana
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $354.6 million grant agreement with the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) for the West Lake Corridor Project. The project will improve transportation options...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $9.1 Million in Grant Awards to 10 Projects to Advance Transit Innovation and Safety Nationwide
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that 10 projects in nine states will receive a share of approximately $9.1 million in funding through the Safety Research and Demonstration Program and the Bus Operator Compartment Program...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $8.5 Million in Grant Awards to 25 Projects That Use Transit to Help Disadvantaged Communities
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced 25 projects in 17 states will receive a share of approximately $8.5 million in funding through the Helping Obtain Prosperity for Everyone (HOPE) program to use transit systems as a...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Availability of $10 Million to Deploy Innovations that Help Transit Industry During COVID-19 Recovery
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the availability of $10 million in grant funding through a new Public Transportation COVID-19 Research Demonstration Grant Program that will identify ways to make transit operations more...
FTA Announces Final Report of the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) to Improve Access to Transportation
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the release of a Final Report of the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM), which coordinates federal programs to improve access to jobs, schools, healthcare, and other...