Transit Unplugged News Minute: FTA Funding and Canadian Heroism Award Winner

This episode discusses the U.S. Federal Transit Administration's announcement of 4.7 million dollars in new grant funding, aimed at improving access to transportation services for underserved populations. Applications for the funding are due in February 2024. Additionally, the Heroism Award from the Canadian Urban Transit Association was granted to a Mississauga bus operator, Peter Drabowski, who saved a young individual from a potentially fatal situation.

00:00 Introduction

00:00 FTA's New Funding Announcement

00:29 Heroism Award: A Tale of Bravery

00:53 Closing Remarks