U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $529.8 Million for South Central Light Rail Extension/Downtown Hub in Phoenix, Arizona

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $529.8 million federal grant agreement with Valley Metro for the South Central Light Rail Extension/Downtown Hub Project in Phoenix, Arizona. The 5.5-mile extension will connect South...

Capital Investment Grant Funding Comparison Chart, January 6, 2021

FTA has advanced funding for 41 new CIG projects throughout the nation under this Administration since January 20, 2017, totaling approximately $10.7 billion in funding commitments.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $544.3 Million in Federal Funding Allocations for Seven Transit Infrastructure Projects

WASHINGTON – The Trump Administration today announced a total of $544.3 million in federal funding will be allocated by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to seven transit infrastructure projects in Arizona, California, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri,...

Capital Investment Grant Funding Comparison Chart, December 17, 2020

FTA has advanced funding for 41 new CIG projects throughout the nation under this Administration since January 20, 2017, totaling approximately $10.7 billion in funding commitments.

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Over $6 Million in Grant Awards to Improve Transit Access in Communities Across America

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced approximately $6.2 million to nine projects in seven states to support comprehensive planning efforts to improve access to public transportation. Funding is provided through FTA's Pilot...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $40.9 Million Grant Award for East West Bus Rapid Transit Project in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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...