Sentences with phrase «federal transit agency»

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Its optimal location already hosts a federal agency, has vacant space, and has abundant access to mass transit.

Yesterday, in the cathedral to mass transit known as Grand Central Terminal, four members of New York's congressional delegation joined labor leaders and M.T.A. chairman Joe Lhota to rail against a House transportation bill that would theoretically deprive the transit agency that runs city subways and buses of more than $ 1 billion a year in federal funding.

So that students and staff are able to respond appropriately, emergency plans and procedures should be developed and maintained in coordination with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies, including local public health, police, fire departments, transit authorities, or other agencies and first responders.

FTA: Federal Transit Administration Plan for Increasing the Public Availability of Information About Agency Operations

In the event that the shortfall continues into the fall, the Department will be providing specific guidance on the Federal Transit Administration's approach in managing the resources available to transit agTransit Administration's approach in managing the resources available to transit agtransit agencies.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) work with state departments of transportations, MPOs, transit providers, and other local agencies to ensure Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and environmental justice considerations are integral to all surface transportation actiTransit Administration (FTA) work with state departments of transportations, MPOs, transit providers, and other local agencies to ensure Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and environmental justice considerations are integral to all surface transportation actitransit providers, and other local agencies to ensure Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and environmental justice considerations are integral to all surface transportation activities.

USDOT Announces $ 55 Million in Grants to Transit Agencies to Deploy Clean Buses Jul 26, 2016 DOT Federal Transit Administration The FTA today announced selections for an expanded Low or No - Emission (Low - No) Bus Competitive Grant Program that reflects growing interest in new technology buses.

Coordinate transit benefit program policy with federal agencies in order to establish uniform standards for developing and supporting agency transit pass and the transit benefit.

«These transit agencies are critical to the region's transportation network and economic vitality and we have taken direct action to see that Federal funds are provided to make necessary repairs,» said FTA Acting Administrator Carolyn Flowers.

The Executive Agent coordinates the activities of executive departments and agencies regarding Federal transit benefit programs, such as transportation in a commuter highway vehicle, transit passes, qualified parking, and bicycle benefits while also looking to the future to expand commuting options.

The DOT agencies are: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Federal Transit Administration (FTA); Federal Railroad Administration (FRA); and Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA).

Solicit the views of agencies, associations, and other interested parties on proposed regulatory changes that may be of interest to them (solicitations need not be published in the Federal Register (FR); however, notice of availability of proposed changes to the transit benefit policy may be published in the FR if requested by a member of the Group.

Government - wide transit benefit program standards and uniformity may be established through Federal agency collaboration and coordination that will begin with DOT's establishment of Federal Transit Benefit Practice transit benefit program standards and uniformity may be established through Federal agency collaboration and coordination that will begin with DOT's establishment of Federal Transit Benefit Practice Transit Benefit Practice Groups.

The DOT agencies (the Federal Aviation Administration [aviation], the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [trucking], the Federal Railroad Administration [rail], the Federal Transit Administration [mass transit] and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [pipeline]-RRB- and the United States Coast Guard (USCG)[maritime] each have industry specific regulations which in total cover approximately 12.1 million transportation employees who perform safety - sensitive funTransit Administration [mass transit] and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [pipeline]-RRB- and the United States Coast Guard (USCG)[maritime] each have industry specific regulations which in total cover approximately 12.1 million transportation employees who perform safety - sensitive funtransit] and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [pipeline]-RRB- and the United States Coast Guard (USCG)[maritime] each have industry specific regulations which in total cover approximately 12.1 million transportation employees who perform safety - sensitive functions.

To achieve FTA certification, an SSO Program must meet several federal statutory requirements, including establishing an SSO agency that is financially and legally independent from the rail transit agencies it oversees.

In addition, a state must ensure that its SSO agency adopts and enforces relevant federal and state safety laws, has investigatory authority, and has appropriate financial and human resources for the number, size and complexity of the rail transit systems within the state's jurisdiction.

«FTA is doing all we can to help states certify their safety oversight programs so transit agencies can continue to receive federal funding for the safe movement of millions of people every day.»

This includes State Departments of Transportation, transit agencies, airports, transportation planning organizations, and any other entities that receive Federal financial assistance, either directly or as a sub-recipient.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today published revised guidance to transit agencies on how to comply with federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidFederal Transit Administration (FTA) today published revised guidance to transit agencies on how to comply with federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidTransit Administration (FTA) today published revised guidance to transit agencies on how to comply with federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidtransit agencies on how to comply with federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidfederal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA), hereafter referred to as the «Agencies,» are engaging interested parties in a discussion on the use of programmatic approaches to conduct environmental reviews, as required by Section 1305 of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP - 21; 23 U.S.C. 139 (b)(3)-RRB-.

about Federal Transit Administration Issues Guidance to Public Transportation Agencies on Implementing Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements

about Federal Transit Administration Announces Final Rule Requiring Transit Agencies to Manage, Prioritize Capital Assets

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today issued final Buy America policy guidance advising transit agencies and transit vehicle manufacturers how to implement a phased increase in domestic content requirements for transit rolling stock procurements from 60 percent to more than 70 percent by the yeaTransit Administration (FTA) today issued final Buy America policy guidance advising transit agencies and transit vehicle manufacturers how to implement a phased increase in domestic content requirements for transit rolling stock procurements from 60 percent to more than 70 percent by the yeatransit agencies and transit vehicle manufacturers how to implement a phased increase in domestic content requirements for transit rolling stock procurements from 60 percent to more than 70 percent by the yeatransit vehicle manufacturers how to implement a phased increase in domestic content requirements for transit rolling stock procurements from 60 percent to more than 70 percent by the yeatransit rolling stock procurements from 60 percent to more than 70 percent by the year 2020.

The requirements of Executive Order 13150 regarding transit passes pertain only to Federal agencies within the National Capitol Region («the District of Columbia; Montgomery, Prince George's, and Frederick Counties in Maryland; Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties in Virginia; and all cities now or hereafter existing in Maryland or Virginia within the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined area of said counties.»).

The $ 36 million project is funded in part by more than $ 34 million in federal dollars, including $ 25 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and $ 9 million in additional federal transit funds directed to the Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri - Illinois Metropolitan District.

The Federal Transit Administration has selected six transit agencies from around the country to participate in its Transit Asset Management pilot program and share $ 4 million to help them take a more strategic and systematic approach to determining and anticipating when equipment needs maintenance or repairs, or when it needs to be reTransit Administration has selected six transit agencies from around the country to participate in its Transit Asset Management pilot program and share $ 4 million to help them take a more strategic and systematic approach to determining and anticipating when equipment needs maintenance or repairs, or when it needs to be retransit agencies from around the country to participate in its Transit Asset Management pilot program and share $ 4 million to help them take a more strategic and systematic approach to determining and anticipating when equipment needs maintenance or repairs, or when it needs to be reTransit Asset Management pilot program and share $ 4 million to help them take a more strategic and systematic approach to determining and anticipating when equipment needs maintenance or repairs, or when it needs to be replaced.

A program of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) administered by Easterseals and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) with guidance from the Administration for Community Living (ACL).

Matter: If Congress chooses to reauthorize federal participation in transit benefit programs, it should consider establishing a central coordinating authority to serve as a clearinghouse for federal agencies and organizations establishing or participating in transit benefit programs to obtain guidance, information, and clarification on participation requirements.

Recommendation: To improve management and administration of agency programs, the heads of the federal agencies participating in transit benefit programs should develop plans to measure and evaluate the effect of agencies» transit benefit programs on employees» commuting behavior, including increased transit use and changes in vehicle occupancy, and provide this information to the appropriate state and metropolitan planning organizations.

Portland - based TriMet is one of 20 agencies to receive funding in this latest round of federal grants to buy or lease low - emission or no - emission buses from the Federal Transit Administration's Low or No Emission Vehicle Pfederal grants to buy or lease low - emission or no - emission buses from the Federal Transit Administration's Low or No Emission Vehicle PFederal Transit Administration's Low or No Emission Vehicle Program.

Drug and alcohol,over - the - counter medications, prescription medications, Federal Transit Administration, FTA, procedures, policies, transit agencies, safety - sensitive, testing procedures, post-accident procedures, medication precautions, employee responsibTransit Administration, FTA, procedures, policies, transit agencies, safety - sensitive, testing procedures, post-accident procedures, medication precautions, employee responsibtransit agencies, safety - sensitive, testing procedures, post-accident procedures, medication precautions, employee responsibilities

In addition, the agency plans to apply to the Federal Transit Administration for a $ 3.2 million grant through the Low or No Emission Grant Program by the end of this month, according to the memo.»

FTA Launches National Online Dialogue to Seek Ideas for 5 - Year Research Strategic Plan The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has launched an online dialogue to inform the agency on how it should position its research program to be forward - thinking to advance access and mobility nationwide.

Partners with SunLine Transit Agency in this endeavor include Creative Bus Sales, CalStart, the Federal Transit Administration, the State of California Energy Commission, BAE Systems, ElDorado National, ENC, REV Vehicles for Life and US Hybrid.

As an accomplished artist practicing in the public realm, she also realizes large - scale, permanent installations commissioned by major public agencies on the federal level as well as city and arts for transit programs.