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DOT Secretary Gives Keynote at APTA

Ray LaHood (seen on left with Administrator Rogoff) gave the Keynote at the October 6th APTA Annual Meeting opening ceremony.
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Administrator Delivers Remarks at APTA

Peter Rogoff delivers remarks at the APTA annual meeting focusing on "leaning forward" for progress and success.
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Administrator Rogoff Moderates Panel

of Congressional and other prominent officials who reviewed legislative and regulatory approaches for combating distracted driving at the conference.
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Peter Rogoff Helps WMATA Break Ground

Metro breaks ground for new CNG bus facility in Southwest Washington

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Notice of Intent to Prepare an EIS

For proposed transit improvements in Anaheim, Orange County, California. .
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Administrator Rogoff "Leans Forward" at the APTA Annual Meeting

During his time at the 2009 meeting, administrator Rogoff attended committee meetings, presented and received awards, introduced Secretary LaHood, and delivered remarks.

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American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

 

Funds Obligated:
FTA has awarded 685 grants totaling $7.19 billion. An additional 27 grants valued at $386.8 M are undergoing review and pending award for a potential total of 712 grant awards valued at $7.6 B dollars.

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Pie chart does not include FHWA funds Transferred to FTA.

Pie Chart representing distribution of ARRA Funds - 7.69%, Funds Awarded - 87.60% and Pending Review and Approval - 4.71%. Funds Obligated: FTA has awarded 685 grants totaling $7.19 billion. A total of 27 grants valued at $386.8 Million are undergoing review and pending award for a potential total of 712 grant awards valued at $7.6 billion dollars. Note: Pie chart does not include FHWA funds transferred to FTA.

Remaining Funds - 7.69%

Funds Awarded - 87.60%

Pending Review & Approval - 4.71%

Click here for a list of ARRA grants awarded [Excel] [HTML]

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