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FTA announces $686M in grants for rail station accessibility

January 3, 2023

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The Federal Transit Administration on Monday announced some $686 million in grants to retrofit or upgrade rail stations to improve accessibility for those with disabilities or mobility needs. The grants come from the first round of funding under the All Stations Accessibility Program, part of $1.75 billion over five years from the 2021 infrastructure law.

According to FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez, speaking at a press conference, more than 900 of the 3,700 rail stations in the U.S. remain inaccessible, having been built prior to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990.

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