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San Antonio’s VIA receives $268 million federal grand for advanced rapid transit project

The Rapid Green Line is designed to deliver convenient, high-frequency transportation options for the residents and jobs located along the 10.35-mile corridor.

Brady Pieper

EPA announces $735 million in grants to replace heavy-duty combustion vehicles

The grants will finance replacements for school buses and vocational vehicles, including box trucks and cargo trucks, with electric and hydrogen-powered alternatives.

Brady Pieper

California unveils $1.4 billion clean transportation plan for alternative fueling projects

The funding will help establish a robust network of charging stations for electric vehicles, as well as hydrogen refueling stations.

Brady Pieper

FTA approves $10 billion Manhattan bus terminal replacement project

The bus terminal replacement project, led by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, will reconstruct the 73-year-old Midtown Bus Terminal in Manhattan.

Brady Pieper

Multiple states implementing AI technologies to improve safety, efficiency of public transit

Cities and states around the nation are funding projects that explore the real-world applications of advanced AI technologies in transportation systems.

Pete Hahnloser

Orange County, Calif., transit agency purchasing 50 new buses to meet state’s emissions rules

The shift to zero-emission technology follows the 2018 Innovative Clean Transit Rule, which requires all public transit agencies in the state to convert their bus fleets to zero-emission vehicles by 2040

Keaton Peters

Pennsylvania transit system receives $153 million in emergency funding to run through July

SEPTA has faced a significant budget shortfall following the expiration of federal pandemic relief funds.

Brady Pieper

FTA announcing funding opportunity for bus safety and transportation accessibility

The funding will go to projects that explore a wide range of safety enhancements, such as driver barriers, technology upgrades and design improvements.

Adam Rollins

Nashville approves $3.1 billion transit plan focusing on mobility, safety and technology

Officials anticipate the “Choose How You Move” plan will help make the city eligible for up to $1.4 billion in matching funds for projects.

Keaton Peters

Kansas City expands transit options with new rideshare program

The program utilizes an on-demand dynamic routing model that picks up and drops off riders within one quarter mile of their request.

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