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FTA set to distribute $100M in WC transit funds

The Federal Transit Administration will distribute about $100.3 million in transit funds to World Cup host cities.
Congress approved the transit funding in a January spending bill as part of World Cup preparations.
About 10 million international visitors are expected across 11 host cities for the World Cup.
New York and New Jersey are the largest recipients, each earmarked for over $10 million.
Dallas and Arlington, hosting multiple matches, rank second in federal transit funding.
The distribution is based on stadium capacity and the number of matches in each city.
The timing requires funds to be spent within one fiscal year from the World Cup final on July 19.
Host cities face security and infrastructure needs ahead of the World Cup, influencing funding.
The World Cup security funding discussion followed a February congressional hearing on federal support.
The Federal Transit Administration will oversee the funds as part of the Transportation Department's statement.

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