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FTA Announces $182.4 Million in Funds for Seven Major Transit Projects Underway Nationwide

January 1, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – The Federal Transit Administration said it is advancing $182.4 million in New Starts funding for seven transit projects already under construction in New York, Dallas, Salt Lake City, Seattle and Northern Virginia.

DART Green Line Opens Ahead of Schedule

December 31, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

DALLAS — Federal Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff joined state and local officials for the opening of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) Green Line.

Washington Metro Seeking ‘Next Generation’ Fare Payment System

December 31, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — Washington Metro said it is seeking a business partner to help develop the next generation of electronic fare payment to create more options for customers, make using the transit system easier and encourage new ridership.

FTA: $150 Million to WMATA to Begin Addressing NTSB Safety Recommendations and State of Good Repair

December 30, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – The Federal Transit Administration has provided a $150 million grant to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to replace Washington Metro’s “1000-Series” rail cars.

Washington Metro Begins Random Bag Checks

December 28, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The Metro Transit Police on Dec. 21 began random inspections of carry-on items at Braddock Road and College Park Metrorail stations.

U.S. Department of Transportation Redirects $1.195 Billion in High-Speed Rail Funds

December 10, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that $1.195 billion in high-speed rail funds originally designated for Wisconsin and Ohio will be redirected to other states eager to develop high-speed rail corridors across the United States.

FTA Announces $182.4 Million in Funds for Seven Major Transit Projects Underway Nationwide

DART Green Line Opens Ahead of Schedule

Washington Metro Seeking ‘Next Generation’ Fare Payment System

FTA: $150 Million to WMATA to Begin Addressing NTSB Safety Recommendations and State of Good Repair

Washington Metro Begins Random Bag Checks

U.S. Department of Transportation Redirects $1.195 Billion in High-Speed Rail Funds

FRA Awards Delaware $450,000 To Study New Rail Service

NTSB Opens Dockets on Two Investigations

NTSB to Release Reports Related to 2009 MBTA Wreck

LaHood Announces $2.4 Billion for High Speed Rail Projects