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FTA provides financial & technical assistance to local public transit systems, including buses, subways, light rail, & commuter rail. We are part of @USDOT
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Congrats to Golden Gate Ferry, which will modernize its Sausalito ferry terminal with help from a $5 million FTA grant. Thanks to funding from President Biden’s BIL, FTA is awarding more than $220 million to support passenger ferry programs across the U.S. bit.ly/FY23Ferries
.Sacramento Regional Transit launched a light rail modernization program, w/ updated platforms, a 2nd track to increase service & railcars supported by FTA’s new Railcar Replacement Program- $45 million for low-floor light trains that will improve accessibility & service. bit.ly/46mxhe6
Today METRO Houston celebrated its 5,000th bus shelter upgrade through the METRONext program. The agency plans to upgrade all 9,000 stops with larger bus pads, wheelchair ramps and improved sidewalks to make ridership accessible for everyone. bit.ly/3N26EUR
Congrats to San Francisco Bay Ferry for receiving a $16 million passenger ferry grant to retrofit 2 landings with battery-energy storage systems, part of its ambitious plan to “green” its operations. FTA is awarding $220 million in ferry grants nationwide. bit.ly/FY23Ferries
At this week’s National RTAP conference FTA joins rural & tribal transit providers in Myrtle Beach, SC & participated in discussions on tools and trends, including ways for transit providers to serve Medicaid recipients; the future of multimodal transit; property acquisition & NEPA.
Today marks the 68th anniversary of Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, a moment for the Civil Rights Movement. We honor Rosa Parks as we recognize her role in advancing equity in public transit & the work needed to ensure equity for all. #RosaParksDay