The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $10,913,052 Project Grant to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) under the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.075). The grant funding will support security enhancements and infrastructure protection initiatives for Metro's public transportation system, including bus, rail, and ferry operations in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Key activities to be...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Orange County Transportation Authority a $38.7 million Project Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 10, 2021 to support public transit operating costs through March 31, 2022. The grant funds will support OCTA's operating expenses as defined by the National Transit Database reporting system from June 1, 2021 through January 30, 2022. Additionally, $705k will be subawarded to the...
The County of Miami-Dade was awarded a $277,652 project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.075). The grant aims to protect critical transportation infrastructure and the traveling public in Miami, Florida from security threats. Funds will support securing the county's public transportation systems, including intra-city bus and passenger rail, against risks like terrorism. On September 2, 2022, FEMA provided the funding to...
Omnitrans received a $177,408 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on September 12, 2022 under the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.075). The grant will support Omnitrans, located in San Bernardino, California, in protecting critical transportation infrastructure and the travelling public from security risks. Specifically, the funding will allow Omnitrans to enhance safety and security measures for its intra-city bus and passenger rail operations in...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $240,000 Project Grant to the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority on September 6, 2022 under the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.075). The grant will fund efforts to protect critical transportation infrastructure and passengers from security threats, as outlined under the objectives of the FY 2023 Transit Security Grant Program. Specifically, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, operating as Capital Metro,...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded an $8.5 million Project Grant to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on September 15, 2022 under the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.075). The grant will fund critical infrastructure security enhancements and public protection measures for the New York transit system. Specifically, the funding will support protecting rail and transit systems in New York City from security threats through infrastructure upgrades and...
The federal Project Grant award of $12,651,711.00 was provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.075) to the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit). The award will support NJ Transit's efforts to protect critical transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from terrorism and security threats. Funded activities are expected to include surveillance equipment upgrades, infrastructure hardening, emergency...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the Sacramento Regional Transit District $1,738,500 under the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.075) on September 2, 2022. The grant will support the district's efforts to protect critical transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from security threats, as outlined in the program. Specifically, the funding will aid in securing Sacramento's intra-city bus and passenger rail systems through September 2023 by bolstering...
This $66,961,390 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) provides funding for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to purchase 22 fuel cell electric buses and 46 compressed natural gas replacement buses. Additionally, the grant will fund the first year of operations for the new OC Streetcar service, which is scheduled to begin in 2026. These investments will help ensure OCTA's bus fleet...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $9,000,000 Project Grant under the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.075) to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) on September 1, 2024. The purpose of this grant is to enhance security for Amtrak's critical intercity passenger rail infrastructure and services across the United States. Funds will be used to implement various security improvements, such as upgrading surveillance equipment, hardening...