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Secretary Foxx Recommends $3.5 Billion in FY2017 Budget to Expand Public Transportation
FY17 budget recommendation to advance 31 rail, bus rapid transit, streetcar projects in 18 states
The FAST Act
Act reauthorizes transportation programs through 2020
FTA Assumes Safety Oversight of WMATA
FTA takes on primary responsibility to ensure WMATA implements corrective actions
FTA Proposes Public Transportation Safety Plan Rule & National Safety Plan
Proposed rules would guide transit agencies in writing comprehensive plans to improve safety

The Office of Transit Safety and Oversight administers a national transit safety program and program compliance oversight process.

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Capital Investments

This is FTA's primary program for funding major transit capital investments, including rapid rail, light rail, bus rapid transit, commuter rail and ferries.

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Civil RIghts

The FTA Office of Civil Rights (TCR) is the standard bearer for equity in the public transit system sector.

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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $5 Million Funding Opportunity to Improve

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

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