National Dept. of Transportation Announces Funding for Creating New Jobs and Training the Next Generation of Transit Workforce by Gary Kopycinski on June 9, 2011 Gary Kopycinski Author More in National: Rep. Kelly Condemns FDA Approval of Flavored E-Cigarettes May 6, 2026 Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Ban Slavery in Wisconsin February 24, 2026 Martha Washington’s Enslaved Maid Ona Judge Made a Daring Escape to Freedom – but the National Park Service Has Erased Her Story From Philadelphia Exhibit February 14, 2026 WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $3 million from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to support programs around the country that train, hire, develop and retain transit workers.