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LaHood streamlining federal funds competition process

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has proposed a significant change in the way major transit projects compete for federal funds.

Cincy Metro providing ‘green’ holiday gift for riders

Cincinnati Metro has an early ‘green’ holiday season gift for its riders. The agency will unveil six new hybrid buses on Friday, which will begin service on Monday.

Roaring Fork receives FTA money

The Federal Transit Administration has given Roaring Fork Transportation Authority in Glenwood Springs, CO nearly $25 million for a new express bus service.

Fourth down for Sun Tran shuttle to UofA games

Due to budget constraints, Tucson, AZ-based Sun Tran will be unable to provide shuttle service for the 2011 University of Arizona home football games.

Fed funds may be restored to Miami-Dade transit

The Federal Transit Administration has decided to partially release up to $65 million in subsidies to Miami-Dade Transit.

$175M available for FTA ‘Livability’ grants

Up to $175 million in Federal Transit Administration livability grants to will aid urban, suburban and rural communities create transit options to connect people to where they live and work.

Feds consider funding Flagstaff 'Mountain Links'

A new express transit bus line from Northern Arizona University’s campus in Flagstaff, AZ to downtown shopping other commercial locations is under consideration by federal transit officials.

Indian Tribes awarded $15.1M for transit needs

The Federal Transit Administration has approved $15.1 million to improve public transportation for American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments across the U.S.

$776 million earmarked for urban and rural bus systems

A combined $776 million in federal funds is being earmarked for urban and rural transit providers in 45 states and the District of Columbia.

Gainsville RTS will no longer provide Gator Aider service

Regional Transit System (RTS), Gainesville, FL, will not provide the Gator Aider football shuttle service for the 2010-11 University of Florida (UF) football season.