U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Additional Administrative Relief for Transit Agencies During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

WASHINGTON – In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced additional actions to improve access to grant funding and provide relief from certain regulatory and administrative requirements....

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $1.37 Million in Grant Awards to Six Projects in Six States to Advance Transit Infrastructure Innovation and Safety Nationwide

This 3-minute video provides a retrospective of FTA’s accomplishments, 2017-2020

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...

FTA Announces Projects to Receive $9.1M to Support Safety, Innovation in the Transit Industry

$354.6M Grant for NICTD’s West Lake Corridor Extends Commuter Rail in Northern Indiana

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...

Capital Investment Grant Funding Comparison Chart, October 28, 2020

FTA has advanced funding for 40 new CIG projects throughout the nation under this Administration since January 20, 2017, totaling approximately $10.7 billion in funding commitments.