U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Availability of $225 Million for Transit Pilot Program

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the availability $225 million in grant funding through the Expedited Project Delivery Pilot Program. $100 million of the grant funding is currently available for allocation. The program aims to achieve faster delivery of new transit capital projects. A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) appears in the Federal Register.

"This innovative pilot program will expedite transportation infrastructure projects in several communities around the country," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.

FTA's Expedited Project Delivery Pilot Program streamlines project delivery of new transit infrastructure that meets program requirements.

"By encouraging innovative partnerships and funding from a variety of sources, projects can be completed more quickly, making better use of taxpayer dollars, and bringing new transit service to growing communities," said FTA Acting Administrator K. Jane Williams.

Links:
Press Release
Notice of Funding Opportunity
Expedited Project Delivery Pilot Program


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