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  Welcome to the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Public Affairs web page. FTA is the federal agency which helps cities and communities nationwide provide mobility to their citizens. Through its grant programs, FTA provides financial & planning assistance to help plan, build, & operate rail, bus & paratransit systems. The agency also assists in the development of local & regional traffic reduction.

PRESS RELEASES FROM 2008




February

President’s spending plan recommends $1.62 billion for transit construction, including new projects in nine cities across the U.S. (02/05/08)

April

Top U.S. Transit Official Announces $18.9 Million in Funding to Keep Norfolk’s Tide Rolling In (04/21/08)

Statement of Federal Transit Administrator James S. Simpson Regarding Metrorail Extension through Tysons Corner (04/30/08)

 

 

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