The annual formula funding grants support transit facilities and maintenance, electrification and equipment upgrades, and expansion of service.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced over $14 billion for state and local transit agencies to fund “upgrading stations and tracks, transitioning to next-generation buses, planning and designing new transit corridors, and providing specialized service for seniors and riders with disabilities.”
The investment represents the federal government’s annual formula funding for public transit, which “makes up more than two-thirds of the annual $21 billion transit program.” Formula funding is allocated based on formulas that use population and ridership data. According to the FTA, “This year's transit formula funding represents a 28% increase over previous funding levels before the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was passed.”
FULL STORY: FTA Announces More than $14 Billion in Federal Funding to Support Public Transportation Across the U.S.
Portland Transportation Bureau Faces ‘Existential’ Cuts
PBOT’s director says the agency’s impending budget shortfall could imperil even basic transportation and infrastructure services.
The News Is Not All Bad
President Trump's election might not be a disaster for local transit.
Feds Award LA Region $900 Million for Transportation Projects
The funding will support efforts to make improvements to transit and pedestrian infrastructure ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions
Thousands of essential park workers were laid off this week, just before the busy spring break season.
Retro-silient?: America’s First “Eco-burb,” The Woodlands Turns 50
A master-planned community north of Houston offers lessons on green infrastructure and resilient design, but falls short of its founder’s lofty affordability and walkability goals.
Delivering for America Plan Will Downgrade Mail Service in at Least 49.5 Percent of Zip Codes
Republican and Democrat lawmakers criticize the plan for its disproportionate negative impact on rural communities.
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Balancing Bombs and Butterflies: How the National Guard Protects a Rare Species
The National Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap uses GIS technology and land management strategies to balance military training with conservation efforts, ensuring the survival of the rare eastern regal fritillary butterfly.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
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