FTA approves next step for Sound Transit light-rail extension
Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link Extension receives Entry into Engineering approval from Federal Transit Administration (FTA) along with competitive Medium-High rating.
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West Lake Corridor, KC Streetcar extensions get green lights from FTA
Two rail extension projects in the Midwest picked up “medium-high” ratings from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) — a designation that makes it likely the federal government will provide funding for construction
Feds subpoena Honolulu rail agency
Federal authorities have issued a subpoena seeking documents related to the ongoing construction of a light-rail line in Honolulu, after a local politician implied that fraud has taken place.
Bushue leads new Quandel Consultants DC office
Veteran transportation executive Sandy Bushue leads the new Washington D.C. office of national passenger and freight rail and rail transit firm Quandel Consultants. Bushue, the former Acting and Deputy Administrator of the
What the government shutdown means for rail
The nation is in the throes of a partial shutdown of the federal government. But the effects on the rail community appear not to be significant, at least for now. The Department
Orange County streetcar project breaks ground; FTA supplies funds
It was a day to remember for public-transit backers in California. On Nov. 30 construction began on the Orange County Transportation Authority’s 4.1-mile route streetcar project in Santa Ana. And on that
LACMTA proceeds with Purple Line extension early work following FTA approval
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) will proceed with early work activities for Section Three of the Purple Line Extension following approval by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
FTA allocates Lynnwood Link funds; FFGA could come by end of year
Sound Transit says the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has allocated $100 million in FY 2018 capital investment grant funding for the Lynnwood Link light-rail extension.
FTA outlines transition of WMATA safety oversight
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is prepared to initiate the transfer safety oversight of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metrorail system to the Metrorail Safety Commission (MSC) following a few
Illinois, Tennessee obtain FTA certification of SSO Programs
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has certified rail transit State Safety Oversight (SSO) Programs from Illinois and Tennessee in advance of an April 15, 2019, deadline.
Tempe Streetcar project receives federal clearance to enter construction
Valley Metro received a Letter of No Prejudice on the Tempe Streetcar project from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The letter means the rail project is cleared to proceed to the next