You see fewer and fewer of those kids really climbing the economic ladder of opportunity. (npr.org)
These projects, competitively funded through the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Capital Investment Grant Program (CIG), will create or sustain thousands of good construction - related jobs and help communities expand transportation choices that offer new ladders of opportunity for hard - working families. (transportation.gov)
Additionally, Mr. Ocana is leading an FTA team in devising Title VI based solutions in response to the Department of Transportation's new Ladders of Opportunity Initiative. (transportation.gov)