Federal Transit Administration
Coverage of Federal Transit Administration in the Nexus archive.
- 59th Street Metra Rebuild In Hyde Park Will Bring Station, Lane Closures Next Year
Metra will begin a $74 million overhaul of the 59th Street station in Hyde Park in early 2027, involving station closures, street lane restrictions, and accessibility upgrades. The project includes reopening a historic entrance, repairing viaducts, and installing elevators to meet ADA requirements, with completion expected by 2030.
- The Blue Line’s newest challenge? Where to find $292 million.
The METRO Blue Line Extension project faces a $279 million funding gap after its cost increased from $1.5 billion to $3.385 billion, with a potential 2033 start date. Local officials are frustrated as traditional funding sources are restricted, and efforts to reduce the contingency fund may only cover part of the shortfall.
- Mayor, transportation officials, bus drivers celebrate opening of new $160M DDOT Coolidge Terminal
Mayor Mary Sheffield and transportation officials celebrated the opening of a new $160 million DDOT Coolidge Terminal complex on Detroit's west side. The facility replaces the former Coolidge Terminal destroyed by fire in 2011 and includes climate-controlled storage, maintenance, and administrative buildings funded by federal, city, and state sources.
- Death of great-grandmother brutally killed on train triggers federal action
The federal government is scrutinizing Atlanta's MARTA transit system's safety protocols following the stabbing death of 66-year-old Margaret Swan on a train. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a comprehensive review of MARTA's security spending and plans, as suspect John Elijah Matthews faces charges including potential federal death penalty proceedings.
- Death of great-grandmother brutally killed on train triggers federal action
The federal government is reviewing Atlanta's MARTA transit system's safety protocols following the stabbing death of 66-year-old Margaret Swan on a train. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Transit Administration is scrutinizing MARTA's security spending and plans after the attack by John Elijah Matthews, who faces federal charges.
- MBTA eyes another spending boost as ‘austerity’ approach fades
The MBTA is seeking a significant budget increase to address staffing shortages and safety issues following years of austerity measures. The proposed $3.4 billion budget includes over $1 billion in spending growth over five years, funded largely by state dollars, to expand hiring and infrastructure upgrades.
- Trump administration launches federal investigation into Atlanta's MARTA system after fatal train stabbing
The Trump administration has launched a federal investigation into Atlanta's MARTA transit system following two recent stabbings, including the fatal attack on 66-year-old Margaret Swan. The Federal Transit Administration will audit MARTA's safety protocols, citing violent incident rates more than three times the national average.
- Trump administration announces investigation into Atlanta’s transit system after fatal stabbing
The Trump administration's Federal Transit Administration will investigate Atlanta's MARTA transit system following two recent stabbing incidents. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized concerns over rider safety, while MARTA stated it will comply with the investigation and highlight existing safety measures.