FTA grant for Portland streetcar study
A Federal Transit Administration grant will help a Pacific Northwest city study expansion of its streetcar network.
Federal Transit Administration
What the government shutdown means for rail
The effects of the partial shutdown of the federal government on the rail community appear not to be significant, at least for now.
FTA awards $16.6MM to enhance transit access nationwide
The Federal Transit Administration has awarded $16.6 million to 20 agencies nationwide to support planning projects that aim to enhance access to public transportation.
Commentary
In Congress, it’s Hail Mary time
In the people’s company town of Washington, D.C., the most popular refrain during lame duck sessions of Congress—the fewer than 60 days between congressional elections and adjournment—is the catchphrase from Mariah Carey’s iconic tune, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
Orange County streetcar breaks ground as FTA signs for funding
Construction began Nov. 30 on the Orange County Transportation Authority’s 4.1-mile streetcar project in Santa Ana, the same day the project was fully funded.
FTA awards grants for urban rail projects
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced that it has allocated $281 million in Capital Investment Grants to five rail projects in Arizona, California, and Texas.
FTA certifies Missouri SSO Program
The Federal Transit Administration certified Missouri’s rail transit State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program ahead of the April 15, 2019, deadline.
Can you work fast and cheap? Contact FTA
The Federal Transit Administration is looking for transit agencies to participate in its “Pilot Program for Expedited Project Delivery,” which is “is aimed at faster delivery of new transit capital projects that by law must utilize public-private partnerships, be operated and maintained by employees of an existing public transportation provider, and have a federal share not exceeding 25% of the project cost.”
Kansas City Streetcar seeks federal grants for Main Street Extension
The KC Streetcar recently applied for $151 million in federal funding for its planned Main Street Extension to University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Funding gap covered for NC light rail
A North Carolina light rail project is a go again after county officials came up with two separate fees and tax revenue to cover a funding shortfall.