The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provides financial and technical assistance to local public transit systems, including buses, subways, light rail, commuter rail, trolleys and ferries.
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provides financial and technical assistance to local public transit systems, including buses, subways, light rail, commuter rail, trolleys and ferries. FTA also oversees safety measures and helps develop next-generation technology research.
Transit services supported by FTA span many groups and provide wide-ranging benefits. Since 1964, FTA has partnered with state and local governments to create and enhance public transportation systems, investing more than $10 billion annually to support and expand public rail, bus, trolley, ferry and other transit services. That investment has helped modernize public transportation and extended service into small cities and rural communities that previously lacked transit options.
An agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), FTA is headed by an administrator appointed by the President of the United States. FTA is one of DOT’s 10 modes of transportation and is run by a headquarters in Washington, D.C. as well as 10 regional offices that assist transit agencies in all states and U.S. territories.
The 4.1-mile West Seattle light-rail extension will serve more than 24,000 riders a day and cut travel times from Alaska Junction to Westlake, Wash., in half.
Projects in this round of grants range from helping Tribal and village leaders buy transit vans and transitioning to greener vehicles, to upgrading scheduling and dispatch systems...
The seven-mile, 15-station all-electric BRT line will connect UTA commuter rail and light rail at either end of the line, improving access to key aspects of the community.
The $300 million in funding can be made available as a one-time contribution to transit operations expenses to address Bay Area transit agencies’ funding shortfalls and help them...
The waiver, which requires final assembly, as well as the manufacture of vehicle engines and motors occur within the U.S., was set to expire at the end of 2024 after it was initially...
The funding will allow awardees to design and develop prototypes to make existing and new buses safer for operators, riders and vulnerable road users, as well as more accessible...
A recent announcement by MTA Chairman Janno Lieber that the project beneficial use date will slip from late 2027 to some time in 2028 was disappointing.
Some critical details were missing from New York Sen. Chuck Schumer's announcement that he has secured $72 million from the United States Department of Transportation for various...
According to the USDOT OIG, in January 2013, the FTA received $10.9 billion for the widespread damage Hurricane Sandy caused to transportation infrastructure when it hit the mid...
The final price tag for the project will be higher with the announcement that the scope of work will now include tunneling under the All Faiths Cemetary in Middle Village Queens...
The ongoing delay in implementation of congestion pricing could lead to the loss of $3.4 billion in FTA funding toward the $7.7 billion Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project.
The original Brooklyn Manhattan Rapid Transit and Interboro Rapid Transit shuttles subway systems were constructed and managed by the private sector with no government operating...
The promise by the MTA that the purchase of 1,500 new NYC Transit subway and 500 new LIRR and Metro-North commuter rail cars will be delivered and in revenue service under the...
The success of public transportation can be traced back to one of President Johnson's greatest accomplishments that continues to benefit many Americans today.
The failure to initiate the new ferry service as recently announced by the city of Glen Cove, N.Y., Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck will result in the city having to pay back the Federal...
The NOFO is through the FTA’s Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program and the Low or No Emission Program while the agreement with Connecticut could cut up to six weeks from...
The 24-mile BRT line will connect the Indianapolis International Airport to the town of Cumberland via downtown Indianapolis along I-70, Holt Road and Washington Street.
The projects include installing elevators, creating an enlarged mezzanine and new concession stand, installing new lighting and tiles, repairing concrete, steel and paint defects...
The grant, which is the largest federal investment VIA Metropolitan Transit has ever received, will support a 10-mile BRT line that will provide fast and frequent service along...
The CRISI Program will fund 122 rail improvement projects in 41 states and Washington, D.C., while the final rule requires transit agencies across the U.S. to implement comprehensive...
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...
The safety advisory was issued due to vehicle controller software inside certain vehicles that may allow the electrical circuit for the radiator fan to overheat, increasing the...
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The RapidRide J Line will strengthen vital neighborhood connections between existing Link light-rail stations in the U District and downtown Seattle and other RapidRide bus lines...
The 8.6-mile BRT line, which received $150 million in funding from the FTA, will offer dedicated, center running transit lanes from Broadway to Yosemite Street and shorten rider...
The $10 billion facility will include a new 2.1 million square-foot main terminal, a separate storage and staging building and new ramps leading directly into and out of the Lincoln...
The funding for three FTA competitive grant programs will boost ferry service in rural areas, modernize urban ferry systems and lower emissions by speeding the adoption of low...
The changes ensure everyone – even those running some of the U.S.'s smallest transit systems – can compete for federal support of their critical transportation systems.
The opening of the MAX Red Line Extension completes the agency’s A Better Red, a three-year, two-phased project to increase the light-rail system’s reliability and extend the ...
This is the first major update FTA has made to safety certification training program regulation since 2018; as part of the update, FTA improved the recertification process and...
As of Aug. 1, it has been eight months since MTA Chairman Janno Lieber announced suspension of this project, which has resulted in a seven-month delay for project progression....
USDOT has apportioned an additional $23 million in Fixed Guideway CIG Allocation funding for construction of the East Colfax BRT project, bringing the total federal apportionment...
The RLE project, which will extend the Red Line 5.6 miles to the Far South Side of Chicago, Ill., is one of three projects in the U.S. that is being proposed in the 2025 federal...
Bose and Culotta’s visit builds on ongoing work by Amtrak, NJ Transit and FRA in northeast states to tackle the prior service issues following NEC disruptions in New Jersey and...
The funding marks a significant milestone in RIPTA’s ongoing efforts to return the historically significant facility to a state of good repair and enhance its operational capacity...
USDOT has awarded NCRTD $7.5 million to add to the state of New Mexico's $1.8 million that will go towards the final phase of the Jim West Regional Transit Center headquarters...
The Inglewood Transit Connector project will help to create a more efficient connection around the city of Los Angeles, Calif., for tourists and community members alike.
The pilot program will expand mobility by helping connect potential riders to a wide range of services and bring organizations together where there are gaps in the transportation...
The action plans will help the authority further the series of efforts aimed at enhancing safety and security, increasing staffing and training and shoring up operational practices...
On July 9, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, creating the federal transit program that allowed the federal government ...
The success of public transportation can be traced back to one of President Lyndon Johnson's greatest accomplishments that continue benefiting many Americans today.
As planned, the project would put the agency in a position that would financially impact its day-to-day operations and severely limit the ability to implement essential services...
The $74.5 million renovation includes additional platform capacity and access with upgraded elevators and additional staircases, new station buildings and a renovated public plaza...
The Erie Station ADA Project is the first station accessibility project in the U.S. to advance to construction with funding from the FTA’s ASAP grant program.
The document evaluates the potential social, economic and environmental benefits and impacts that may occur because of the design, construction and operation of the METRO Blue...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's announcement for instructing the MTA to delay the previously announced start date for implementation of congestion pricing has other consequences...
The funding will go to eight transit agencies in eight states to make rail stations more accessible and in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Santa Clara VTA will submit its formal request for funding through the FTA New Starts program later this summer and anticipates execution of a grant agreement by the end of 2024...
The Metropolitan Council received $700,000 in funding for the Blue Line Extension in Minneapolis, Minn., while the city of Huntsville, Ala., received $850,000 for a potential ...
The agency can now request FTA CIG funds to construct the 9.9-mile BRT project that will connect Union Station in downtown Denver, Colo., to the R Line Colfax Station in Aurora...
The revisions would include updating priorities, how data is used, implement a new 'bundling" provision and improve the overall readability of the document.
Santa Clara VTA, Maryland Transit Administration and RFTA were rewarded for their innovative efforts to reduce GHG emissions and increase resilience through forward-thinking policies...
The $26 million, nearly 50,000 square-foot facility will house HPT's fleet of 12 fixed-route buses and three paratransit vans and includes an automatic bus wash system, bus maintenance...
The Communities Taking Charge Accelerator will enhance electric mobility in communities and is open to academic, nonprofit, for-profit and government entities, including transit...
The major safety updates will make transit systems safer for transit workers and passengers across the U.S. while providing workers more input in safety-making decisions through...
The previous construction start date for Phase 2 of the project, along with receipt of an approved Small Starts FFGA in 2023 has come and gone, while estimated costs have continued...
The grants will be going to 20 communities in 16 states to help communities develop local plans to encourage ridership by developing housing and businesses near transit corridors...
The rule would require U.S. transit agencies to create a rail transit protection program, implement comprehensive training for workers and ensure that unsafe acts and conditions...
The request to enter project development under the FTA’s CIG New Starts Program comes after the FTA published a Notice of Intent on Jan. 19 to work with the ATP on advancing Austin...
The Metro Transit Blue Line Extension will extend the existing Blue Line light rail 13.4 miles north, connecting communities in North Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Crystal and Brooklyn...
The MTA lacks sufficient procurement, project managers, engineers, legal and force account employees, along with track outage availability to proceed with all these projects in...
The funding is through FTA’s Rail Vehicle Replacement program; the state of Maryland is providing $90 million in matching funds and allocating $127.6 million in federal formula...
The funding comes from the Low- or No-Emission Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program and will help transit agencies replace aging buses, reduce air pollution...
The signing of the amended FFGA releases $125 million from the remaining $744 million promised in the original agreement, with the next installment of $250 million coming later...
During her three-year tenure at the helm of FTA, Fernandez has led the agency in making transformative investments and created policies that made public transportation stronger...
The funding, provided through FTA’s Public Transportation ER Program, will help agencies repair damaged equipment and facilities and recoup costs for evacuation and rescue operations...
Project cost containment, along with fast tracking procurements and contract change orders for the MTA is sometimes easier said than done due to other significant obstacles.
The project includes a series of “firsts” for Valley Metro, including the first elevated station, rail-only bridge over I-17 and a multimodal transit center named after regional...
SDOT's 5.2-mile RapidRide J Line will upgrade an existing King County Metro bus line by providing improved reliability with bus-only lanes and transit signal priority, decreased...
The funding to support infrastructure improvements at Hoboken Terminal, County Yard in New Brunswick and the Raritan River Bridge was originally allocated to NJ Transit’s TransitGrid...
In her video message, FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez stressed how seriously FTA regards assaults on the nation’s transit workforce and asks transit agencies, community leaders...
The project has also been approved for entry into the Engineering phase of project development under the FTA’s CIG program and represents a commitment from FTA to cover 50 percent...
The funding is awarded through the Federal Transit Administration's Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program,
The FTA also established the maximum federal contribution at 60 percent of the current project, which is an increase from the original federal contribution of about 50 percent...
The Tonnelle Avenue Bridge and Utility Relocation Project is a major early work component of Hudson Tunnel Project involving the relocation of utilities and the construction of...
The funding, made available through two FTA competitive grant programs, will boost ferry service in rural areas, modernize urban ferry systems and lower emissions by speeding ...
Through the RAISE discretionary grant program and the All Stations Accessibility Program, federal grants will aim to support transportation projects with significant local or ...
The grant, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will be used to build a 15-mile route that will provide fast, frequent, clean and reliable service for the University...
The funding is available through FTA's Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility pilot program, which supports projects that improve transportation coordination and enhance mobility...
A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published would give State Safety Oversight Agencies the right to inspect agencies without warning, require agencies to collect metrics and data...